Water Lily (nymphaea Potas), Pencil Drawing By Jean-françois Turpin (1775-1840)
Artist: Jean François Turpin, Vire 1775- Paris 1840
Pierre Jean François Turpin was a French botanist and illustrator. He is considered one of the greatest botanical illustrators of the Napoleonic era. Turpin is responsible for some of the most beautiful existing watercolors and illustrations of plants. Large and beautiful drawing of a water lily. Signed lower left. Two restored tears in the right margin that do not affect the drawing. An undeciphered inscription to the left of the flower. Annotation on the verso: M Delile no. 161.
450 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Good condition
Material: Paper
Width: a vue: 33.5cm
Height: 45cm
Reference (ID): 1725500
Availability: In stock
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