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A large paeony (Paeonia species) surrounded by various flowers and moths. Etching by W. Hollar, 1663, after himself.
- Hollar, Wenceslaus, 1607-1677
- Date
- [1674]
- Reference
- 24369i
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Credit: A large paeony (Paeonia species) surrounded by various flowers and moths. Etching by W. Hollar, 1663, after himself. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark
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Publication/Creation
[London (at the White Horse without New-gate)] : [John Overton], [1674]
Physical description
1 print : etching ; platemark 17.5 x 27.4 cm
Contributors
Lettering
A peonie / peonia ; ænomonie / enomone ; Africane marigold ; Calendula / africana ; musca ; defies ; Oculus diei ; a double narcisse ; Narcissus duplex ; musca ; Rosa ; a rose ; W Hollar delin: et sculp: ; 1663
Notes
Print is one of nine plates from the 1674 ed. of the book (plates of the bear and red lilies, present in 1663 ed., are wanting)
Lettering note
Sheet bears number "47" inscribed in ink
Reference
Wellcome Library no. 24369i
Type/Technique
Languages
- Latin
- English
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores