Description: 1829 Curtis Botanical Print Gilia Inconspicua #2883 Small-Flowered Gilia from wiki: "Gilia inconspicua is a species of flowering plant in the phlox family known by the common name shy gilia. It is native to the western United States, where it grows in sandy, open areas such as sagebrush and plateau. This is a small herb with a spreading, branched stem reaching a maximum height of about 30 centimeters. The leaves are mainly basal and are divided into small smooth-edged or toothed leaflets. The leaves and lower stem may be strung with cobweb-like fibers. The upper part of the stem around the inflorescence has a coat of black, hairlike gland fibers. Small flowers appear at the ends of the stem branches. Each is lavender with a yellowish throat." Original Hand colored copper plate engraving from Curtis' Botanical Magazine, "...it was reserved for the indefatigable Mr. Douglas to determine the exact locality. He discovered it in the woodless tracts, or sandy barrens on the southern branches of the the river Columbia, on the northwest coast of America..." The accompanying text sheet is original; the artist for the figure is WJH = William Jackson Hooker light edge aging Please see scans Please see my other listings including botanical prints. Free Shipping to USA! International destinations by Ebay Global Shipping Program - Check for cost.
Price: 22.99 USD
Location: East Setauket, New York
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Size Type/Largest Dimension: Small (Up to 14in.)
Production Technique: Copper Engraving
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Subject: Botanical
Material: Paper
Print Type: Copper Plate
Date of Creation: 1800-1899
Year of Production: 1829
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Style: Realism
Theme: Nature
Type: Print
Original/Reproduction: Original Print
