4. Amaryllis Formosissima. Amaryllis Lys St. Jacques
Information
Title
4. Amaryllis Formosissima. Amaryllis Lys St. Jacques
Author or creator
Redoute, Pierre Joseph (1759-1840)
Lemercier, (fl.c.1800-1810)
Role
Artist
Engraver
Record type
Digitised Book Plate Collection
Original Reference
BP/49371-1001/4
Date
1807-1816
Scope & content
Colour-printed engraved plate depicting Amaryllis formosissima [Sprekelia formosissima], also including an uncoloured botanical detail. The book plate bears the imprints 'P.J. Redoute pinx. Lemercier sculp. Tassaert direx'. From the book 'Les Liliacees, Vol 1' by Pierre Joseph Redoute. Inscription in pencil with the printed 5 crossed out and '4' inserted