Group of hyacinths.

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Group of Hyacinths: Diana van Epheson, Don Gratalt, La Heroine, Globe Terrestre and Velour Purpre. Painted by Sydenham Edwards, engraved by Gaugain. Handcoloured stipple copperplate engraving from Dr. Robert Thornton's "Temple of Flora," Lottery edition, London, 1812. The illustrations were a mix of aquatint, mezzotint and stipple engravings finished by hand.

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Size: 4280px × 5804px
Photo credit: © Florilegius / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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