1859 CAMELLIA Ct Derby; James Andrews - Exquisite hand colour - As such orders RARE - Botany

21.3 x orders 13.4 cm
Published by C. Chabot
Exquisitely hand coloured botanical engraving by James Andrews. An English draughtsman, botanical painter and illustrator noted for his accomplished illustrations. He also taught flower-painting to young ladies. He created the illustrations for the famous nature writer Sarah Bowdich Lee's 1854 book Trees, Plants, and Flowers: Their Beauties, Uses, and Influences.
In March 1857, his painting of fruit and a bowl in watercolour received a medal from the Royal Society of Agriculture and Botany in Ghent.
In 1868, Andrews exhibited a piece called Earnest Andrews, a painting of fruit and flowers, at the Royal Academy of Art annual summer exhibition.
Rarely found in this condition and beauty of colouring.