Adam Ludwig Wirsing, Tulipa VIIII. (Nuremberg: Seligmann, 1767) 121834 along the northern coast of

along the northern coast of France

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its whiteness and its matt appearance gives vellum its reputation and aided Redouté in his manipulation of light and shade to provide such volume and immediacy to the plants that they seem to bloom right before our eyes

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Southwestern Sweden (Part of Gotaland)

Adam Ludwig Wirsing, Tulipa VIIII. (Nuremberg: Seligmann, 1767) 121834 along the northern coast ofAdam Ludwig Wirsing (German, 1733 1797) Tulipa VIIII. From Hortus Nitidissimis onem per annum superbiens floribus Nuremberg: Seligmann, 1767. Etching with original hand color 19 x 13 sheet; 31 x 25 framed This tulip was published in the famous flower book, Hortus Nitidissimis onem per annum superbiens floribus, one of the most famous large flower books published in the 18th century. This enormous rare series of beautiful flower prints, all hand