Gouache On Vellum Collection

Tuft of Cowslips, 1526. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Tuft of Cowslips, 1526

Sleeping Bacchantes, 3rd quarter of the 18th century. Creator: Jacques Charlier
Sleeping Bacchantes, 3rd quarter of the 18th century

Storm-Tossed Ships Wrecked on a Rocky Coast. Creator: Johann Christoph Dietzsch
Storm-Tossed Ships Wrecked on a Rocky Coast

Passion Flower, 1799. Creator: Sydenham Teast Edwards
Passion Flower, 1799

Planting Trees, 18th century. Creator: Anon
Planting Trees, 18th century

Magnolia Grandiflora, c. 1743 (hand coloured engraving)

Plumeria, c 1744 (hand coloured engraving)

Difor Amourius (Carnation), c. 1745 (hand coloured engraving)

Daphne Mezereum with butterfly, c. 1740 (hand coloured engraving)

Garden Auricula Fille Amoureuse, c. 1743 (hand coloured engraving)

Glory of Chilton c. 1745 (hand coloured engraving)

Lilio-Narcissus (Jaobean Lily), c. 1743 (hand coloured engraving)

Papaya, c. 1748 (hand coloured engraving). Paw Paw Tree; 1. Papaya fruit; 2. Chickweed; 3. Millet Grass

Aricula Ursi (Shooting Star), c. 1744 (hand coloured engraving)

Narcissus, c. 1745 (hand coloured engraving)

Grapes, c. 1747 (hand coloured engraving)

Oswego Tea Plant, c 1740 (hand coloured engraving)
Oswego Tea Plant, c. 1740 (hand coloured engraving). Monarda Didyma; Beas Balm; used by North American Indians as an antiseptic

The Virginian Tulip Tree, c. 1743 (hand coloured engraving)

Colutea, c. 1745 (hand coloured engraving)

Crocuses, c. 1744 (hand coloured engraving)

Lilio Narcissus, c. 1745 9hand coloured engraving)
Lilio Narcissus, c. 1745 (hand coloured engraving)

Cereus (Queen of the Night), c. 1744 (hand coloured engraving). Selenicereus Grandiflorus

Stock (Matthiola Incana), c. 1746 (hand coloured engraving)

The Royal Virgin Rose without Thorns, c. 1745 (hand coloured engraving)

Yellow Loosestrife, c 1760 (hand coloured engraving)

Tulip, c. 1744 (hand coloured engraving)

Auricula Duke of Cumberland c. 1743 (hand coloured engraving)

Ketmia, c. 1742 (hand coloured engraving)

The deep-purple Lilac

Bauhinia, c. 1745 (hand coloured engraving)

The Striped Monthly Rose, c. 1745 (hand coloured engraving)

Lilio Narcissus, c. 1744 (hand coloured engraving)

Bignonia Americana, c. 1743 (hand coloured engraving). Campsis Radicans

Passiflora Granadilla, c. 1745 (hand coloured engraving)

Tulip, c. 1745 (hand coloured engraving)

Hyacinth Veld Haan, c. 1744 (hand coloured engraving)

Aster, c. 1743 (hand coloured engraving)

Mixed Ranunculas, c. 1743 (hand coloured engraving)

Perroquet Rouge, c. 1744 (hand coloured engraving)

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"Gouache on Vellum: A Captivating Canvas of Artistic Mastery" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of gouache on vellum, where delicate strokes and vibrant hues come together to create breathtaking masterpieces. From storm-tossed ships wrecked on a rocky coast by Johann Christoph Dietzsch to the mesmerizing Passion Flower captured by Sydenham Teast Edwards in 1799, each artwork tells a unique story. Transport yourself back to the 18th century as you witness anonymous artists planting trees with meticulous precision, their strokes breathing life into nature's beauty. Marvel at the hand-colored engravings that bring forth the magnificence of Magnolia Grandiflora, Plumeria, and Difor Amourius (Carnation), showcasing nature's kaleidoscope of colors. Delicate yet captivating, Daphne Mezereum dances gracefully alongside a butterfly in an exquisite hand-colored engraving from c. 1740. The Garden Auricula Fille Amoureuse and Glory of Chilton take center stage with their intricate details and vibrant pigments that effortlessly capture your gaze. Lilio-Narcissus (Jaobean Lily) blooms elegantly amidst its surroundings while Papaya stands tall, both immortalized through skillful hand-colored engravings from centuries past. And let us not forget Aricula Ursi (Shooting Star), whose ethereal beauty is forever preserved on vellum. Gouache on vellum offers a glimpse into history's artistic legacy – an art form that transcends time and captivates hearts even today. These meticulously crafted pieces serve as testaments to human creativity and our eternal fascination with capturing nature's wonders. So step into this world where brushstrokes meet velvety surfaces; immerse yourself in these timeless creations that celebrate both artistry and botanical marvels alike.