4. Amaryllis Formosissima. Amaryllis Lys St. Jacques
Information
Title
4. Amaryllis Formosissima. Amaryllis Lys St. Jacques
Role
Engraver
Artist
Record type
Digitised Book Plate Collection
Original Reference
BP/49371-1001/4
Author or creator
Lemercier, (fl.c.1800-1810)
Redoute, Pierre Joseph (1759-1840)
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