Rose flowers (5 varieties). Coloured engraving by H. Fletcher, c. 1730, after J. van Huysum.

  • Huysum, Jacob van, approximately 1687-approximately 1740.
Date:
[1730]
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20569i
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Roses are the source of essential oils used in perfumery and aromatherapy

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[London], [1730]

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1 print : engraving, with watercolour ; platemark 37 x 25.5 cm

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Rosa provincialis spinosissima pedunculo muscoso. moss provence rose Rosa ex rubro-nigricante flore pleno. double velvet rose Rosa sylvestris austriaca flore phoenicio. austrian rose Rosa lutea multiplex. double yellow rose Rosa provincialis major flore pleno ruberrimo. red provence rose Jac. Van Huysum del. H. Fletcher sculpt.

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Wellcome Collection 20569i

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