Botanical Illustration: The Essential Reference

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Comprising more than 500 years of printed botanical illustrations, this stunning compendium of black-and-white and color images begins with medieval illuminated manuscripts and early woodcuts. Latter-day sources include Gerard's Herbal, the flower prints of Redoute and other hand-colored lithographs of the 19th century, Verneuil's Art Nouveau florals, and many others. Detailed bibliographies and artist biographies make this volume a valuable reference tool.

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Graphic artist Carol Belanger Grafton has edited and designed over 250 books for Dover, including titles on Art Nouveau and Art Deco graphics, vintage commercial and advertising art, historic engravings from the 16th through the 20th centuries, old-time postcards and collections of historic paintings, historic fashion illustrations and designs, and many other subjects.