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J. Watts and M. Hart - Plumeria Lambertiana Frangipani Plumeria Rubra Floral Study Floral Study for Sydenham Edwards's Botanical Register

Plumeria Lambertiana, Frangipani, Plumeria Rubra (Floral Study for Edwards's Botanical Register)

J. Watts's floral study, Plumeria Lambertiana is an original etching based upon a design created by the British artist, M. Hart. Dated 1831, it is printed upon nineteenth century wove paper and with fine hand-colouring as published by James Ridgway for Sydenham Teak Edwards' botanical magazine entitled, "Edwards's Botanical Register, or, Ornamental flower-garden and shrubbery", vol. 16, pl 1378. It is a fine, original example of early nineteenth century British Botanical art.

This floral study depicts the plumeria lambertiana, a cluster of white flowers with a yellow center, most likely the Plumeria rubra species, because the article by (J.L.), John Lindley, the English botanist who edited Edwards's Botanical Register, mentions the image represented in this original etching was taken from the species Mr. Lambert raised from seeds sent to him from Mexico by the late Mr. Cowan.

The Plumeria or frangipani is a flowering shrub or small tree. Its genus belongs to the Apocynaceae family and is in the major group of Angiosperms. The Plumeria is native to Central America, Mexico, the Carabbean, and South America but is now cultivated in many other parts of the world. It produces clusters of blossoms with a diverse selection of fragrances and a variety of colors and shades as well as multiple colors within the same blossom. Its blooming period depends on the species, location and weather, however, Plumeria prefer warm climates. There are many different species of plumeria, the most popular being the Plumeria alba, Plumeria rubra, Plumeria pudica and the Plumeria obtusa. Along with a few other of my favourite flowers, I believe the Plumeria / Frangipani is one of the most beautiful and exotic flowering plants. Their pure beauty and sweet scent invoke thoughts of tropical islands, paradise, peace and perfection.

Original Hand-Coloured Etching by the British artists, M. Hart and J. Watts.

Plumeria Lambertiana Frangipani Plumeria Rubra Floral Study Original Etching by J. Watts and by M. Hart Floral Study for Sydenham Edwards's Botanical Register

Plumeria, Lambertiana, 'Frangipani, Plumeria Rubra, Plumeria alba, Plumeria rubra, Plumeria pudica and, Plumeria obtusa' (Floral Study for 'Edwards's Botanical Register', or, Ornamental flower-garden and shrubbery)

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Watts, J. (British, 19th c.)
#	Image	Title & Artist	Medium	Date	Source	-
01-		Senecio Lilacinus, (Senecio Glastifolius) from the Asteraceae (Aster or Michaelmas Daisy) Family by J. Watts and M. Hart	Original Hand-Coloured Etching	1830	Sydenham Edwards's Botanical Register	Sold
02.-		Broad-Leaved Crinum by J. Watts and M. Hart	Original Hand-Coloured Etching	1830	Sydenham Edwards's Botanical Register
03.-		Lobelia Cavanillesii, Mexican cardinalflower or the Sierra Madre lobelia (Lobelia Laxiflora) by J Watts and Mills	Original Hand-Coloured Etching	Between 1836 and 1842	Benjamin Maund's 'The Botanist'
04.-		Plumeria, Lambertiana, 'Frangipani, Plumeria Rubra' by J. Watts and M. Hart	Original Hand-Coloured Etching	1831	Sydenham Edwards's Botanical Register
05.-		Renanthera Coccinea, Orchid, Scarlet Air Plant by J. Watts and M. Hart	Original Hand-Coloured Etching	1828	Sydenham Edwards's Botanical Register
06.-		Hibiscus Moscheutos or Rose Mallow by J. Watts and M. Hart	Original Hand-Coloured Etching	1832	Sydenham Edwards's Botanical Register
07.-		Spotted Cattleya, or, Cattleya Guttata, Orchid by J. Watts and M. Hart	Original Hand-Coloured Etching	1831	Sydenham Edwards's Botanical Register	Sold

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Title:	Plumeria, Lambertiana, 'Frangipani, Plumeria Rubra, Plumeria alba, Plumeria rubra, Plumeria pudica and, Plumeria obtusa' (Floral Study for 'Edwards's Botanical Register', or, Ornamental flower-garden and shrubbery)
Engraver:	Watts, J. (British, 19th c.)
Designer:	Hart, M. (British, 19th c.)
Date:	1831
Medium:	Original Hand - Coloured Etching
Publisher:	J. Ridgway, London
Editor:	Sydenham Edwards, London
Note:	The 19th Century Botanical Engravers: J. Watts was one of the principal British etchers who produced original etchings and engravings after M. Hart's designs for The Botanical Register and Edwards's Botanical Register. Unfortunately, not much information is available on many of the 19th century botanical artists because their works were primarily created for scientific and educational purposes. Nevertheless, these etchings were so specialized and meticulous that they have left behind some of the finest records and portrayals of the 19th century floral world. We have now come to regard these engravings such as this original hand-colored etching entitled, Plumeria Lambertiana as wonderful works of early botanical art. This plumeria has a white flower and a yellow center. According to the article by (J.L.), John Lindley, the English botanist who edited Edwards's Botanical Register, this original etching depicts the flower Mr. Lambert raised from seeds sent to him from Mexico by the late Mr. Cowan, and that it appeared to him that it was distinct from all published species at the time. The plumeria species is a genus of plants named in honour of Charles Plumier, the famous seventeenth century French botanist. *"Edwards's Botanical Register", vol. 16, pl 1378.
	The Botanical Magazine or Flower Garden Displayed was founded by William Curtis (1746-99) and in 1787 was published semi-annually in London. It was the first periodical to provide gardeners with important horticultural information and its quick acceptance by the public inspired half a dozen other magazines by the beginning of the nineteenth century. Along with William Kilburn, James Sowerby and Walter Fitch, Sydenham Edwards was one of the principal artists.
	Some of the greatest botanical engravings of the early nineteenth century were commissioned for a periodical entitled The Botanical Register. It was published in London by James Ridgeway and edited by the famous botanist, Sydenham Teak Edwards (1769 - 1819) who produced many of the engravings and drawings for Curtis' Botanical Magazine until 1815 when Edwards decided to publish his own monthly magazine.
	From its inception in 1815 to the year 1828 The Botanical Register published superb botanical engravings for each issue. All were delicately coloured by hired artists and the larger plates were folded into the text. The magazine was continued as Edwards's Botanical Register from 1828 to 1847. After 1847 the engravings became too expensive to produce and were replaced with lithographs. This original etching depicts the plumeria lambertiana, most likely the Plumeria rubra, because the image represented in this floral study was taken from the species Mr. Lambert raised from seeds sent to him from Mexico by the late Mr. Cowan.
	What makes these early and original works of floral art from Edwards's Botanical Register so desirable should be obvious at first glance. The engraving is both artistic and accurate and the hand-colouring that was so long ago applied is unparalleled in its subtle ranges of hues and tones. An original engraving such as this floral study simply ranks among the finest botanical art one may acquire.
	Plumeria Lambertiana Lindl: The scientific name for this genus is Plumeria, but is most commonly known as frangipani (flowering shrub or small tree). Its genus belongs to the Apocynaceae family (trees, shrubs, and sometimes herbs), and in the major group of Angiosperms (Flowering plants). The Plumeria is native to tropical and subtropical Americas, Central America, Mexico, the Carabbean, and South America but is now cultivated in many other parts of the world. It produces clusters of blossoms with a diverse selection of fragrances and a variety of colors and shades as well as multiple colors within the same blossom. Its blooming period depends on the species, location and weather. There are many different species of plumeria, the most popular being the Plumeria alba (An evergreen shrub or small tree, common names include West Indian jasmine, White frangipani or nosegay, pagoda tree, blossoms are white flowers with yellow center, native to Central America and the Caribbean but has been introduced into a number of tropical areas around the world), Plumeria rubra (A spreading shrub or small tree, common names include Suchitl, red jasmine, nosegay or frangipani, and temple tree, blossoms vary in color from white to different shades of pink to yellow, reds and even deep cruise red as well as multiple colors in a single flower, native to Mexico, Central America, Colombia and Venezuela), Plumeria pudica (A medium sized tree, can be evergreen in warm locations, common names include Wild Plumeria, White frangipani, Bridal bouquet, blossoms are white or cream with yellow center, native to Panama, Colombia and Venezuela), and the Plumeria obtusa (A medium to large shrub or small tree, common names include Singapore, White plumeria or Singapore Pink, Singapore frangipani, Lei flower, Pagoda tree or White frangipani, blossoms come in shades of pink and white, native the Bahamas and the Greater Antilles in Central America).
Source:	Edwards's Botanical Register
Size:	10 X 8 (Sizes in inches are approximate, height preceding width of plate-mark or image.)
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Condition:	Printed upon nineteenth century wove paper and with full margins as published in London and dated 1831. Containing the horizontal fold marks, as usual, else a strong impression with fine hand-colouring and in excellent condition throughout. This original engraving from Edwards's Register represents a prime example of early nineteenth century floral art.
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