Drawn From Nature The Botanical Art of Joseph Prestele and His Sons

Description: Drawn From Nature The Botanical Art of Joseph Prestele and His Sons German Artists Smithsonian MuseumBy Charles Van Ravenswaay Printed and bound in Great Britain in 1984, for the Smithsonian Institution Press, this is a collection of 95 color plates depicting botanical subjects drawn and/or painted by Joseph Prestele and his sons. The book also includes the history of Joseph's life and his eventual settling in America. The color plates are printed on glossy, heavy paper with the facing pages describing each one. Suited for framing. "A skilled engraver and colorist, Prestele was commissioned to prepare illustrations for 19th-century botanists, learned institutions, and the United States Army's reports of western expeditions. Prestele also created nurserymen's plates for mail-order seed catalogues and for use by traveling salesmen. These varied aspects of Prestele's career are illustrated in the 95 color plates included in this handsome volume." Dimensions: 9 inches X 12 inches 357 pages, 95 color plates, 92 pages concerning the history of the family, the rest of the pages consist of notes by the author, glossary of terms used by the artists, several appendices and an index.Condition: the cover has some fading, pages are clean, binding is tight. This softcover volume was printed especially for Contributing Members of the Smithsonian National Associate Program. Please examine the photos, they are an important part of the description.Please read my shop policies before making a purchase. Shipped with USPS Media Mail.

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