J. Watts & M. Hart

J. Watts and M. Hart - Senecio Lilacinus Senecio Glastifolius from the Aster or Michaelmas Daisy Family for Edwards's Botanical Register

Senecio Lilacinus, (Senecio Glastifolius) Aster or Michaelmas Daisy Family (Edwards's Botanical Register)

H. Watt's and M. Hart's original etching from "Edwards's Botanical Register", Senecio Lilacinus, Lilac Senecio depicts a floral study of the Senecio Glastifolius which is the scientific name of this species. It is a member of the Asteraceae (Aster, or Michaelmas Daisy) family. Its common names include Waterdissel (water thistle) and Large Senecio, also known as Pink Ragwort and Holly-Leaved Senecio. The Senecio glastifolius is a native of the Cape (West Coast South Africa) but is now found in other countries. It is a hardy, herbaceous perennial (sometimes annual) with petals varying in color from purple, violet, mauve, lavender, pink to almost white, surrounding a central disk of golden yellow. The blooming period usually varies and is most favourable in open wet areas.

This floral study entitled, "Senecio Lilacinus, Lilac Senecio" was etched by J. Watts based upon a design created by the British artist, M. Hart. Dated 1830, this original hand-coloured etching was published by James Ridgway for Sydenham Teak Edwards's botanical magazine entitled, "Edwards's Botanical Register, or, Ornamental flower-garden and shrubbery", vol. 16, pl 1342.

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

Senecio Lilacinus Senecio Glastifolius from the Aster or Michaelmas Daisy Family Original Etching by J. Watts and by M. Hart Floral Study for Edwards's Botanical Register

Senecio Lilacinus, Lilac Senecio, (Senecio Glastifolius), Waterdissel, Large Senecio, Pink Ragwort and Holly-Leaved Senecio From the Asteraceae 'Aster, or Michaelmas Daisy' family (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:	Senecio Lilacinus, Lilac Senecio, (Senecio Glastifolius), Waterdissel, Large Senecio, Pink Ragwort and Holly-Leaved Senecio From the Asteraceae 'Aster, or Michaelmas Daisy' family (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:	1830
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' 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 as wonderful works of early botanical art. This original etching depicts the Senecio Lilacinus, Lilac Senecio, from the Asteraceae (Aster, or Michaelmas Daisy) family. Its common names are Waterdissel (water thistle) and Large Senecio, also known as Pink Ragwort and Holly-leaved Senecio. This striking etching hails from 'Edwards's Botanical Register', or, Ornamental flower-garden and shrubbery), edited by the famous English botanist, John Lindley (1799-1865), professor of Botany at the University of London, 1830, pl 1342, vol. 16.
	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. Senecio Lilacinus, Lilac Senecio 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 (such as this original example depicting the "Senecio Lilacinus, Lilac Senecio" (Senecio glastifolius), 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.
	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 example depicting the Senecio glastifolius, simply ranks among the finest botanical art one may acquire.
	Senecio Lilacinus, Lilac Senecio: The Senecio Lilacinus, or, Lilac Senecio belongs to the category of Perennials (sometimes annuals) and shrubs from the Asteraceae (also referred to as the Daisy or Aster) family. An article by (J.L.), John Lindley, the English botanist in Edwards's Botanical Register remarks that the flower depicted in this original hand-colored etching was sent to them by Mr. Forrest who presumed the plant formed part of M. Cassini's genus Jacobaea, and might have originated from the Cape. Lindley believed the appearance of the plant had little in common with Groundsel, in the same genus but still published it under the name Mr. Forrest suggested, it reads; "Appearing to have been hitherto undiscribed. Its nearest affinity will probably be found with S. laceus of the Hortus Kewensis, which would appear to be distinct from the plant of the same name figured in the Hortus Schonbrunnensis, which Willdenow called oporinus..." James Ridgway, London, "Edwards's Botanical Register", 1830, vol. 16, pl 1342. In another article, Lindley mentions that the place the Senacio lilacinus originates from was pointed out, it reads; "It is described and figured in a little memoir by Dr. Schrader, called 'Blumenbachia novum h. Loasearum familia genus. pg. 39. t.4. f.1. It is a native of the Cape (West Coast South Africa); and in the opinion of Mr. Don must be placed next to Senecio venustus" "The Botanical Register", 1825, vol. 11, pl. 901. This etching resembles another species, the Senecio arenarius which has been located in Cape west Coast, South Africa and is has many similarities to the etching published in 1830. The scientific name of the plant depicted in this etching is Senecio glastifolius which is part of the Asteraceae (Aster, or Michaelmas Daisy) family. The Genus is Senecio (ragwort). In South Africa, the Senecio glastifolius is commonly known as Waterdissel (water thistle), in Afrikaans and Large Senecio in English. Other known names are Holly-leaved Senecio (in reference to the prickly toothed shape of the leaves, like Holly and its relationship to the Senecio genus), and last, the Pink Ragwort (because of its similarities to the Senecio Jacobaea). This plant is a herbaceous perennial (sometimes annual), (a daisy like flower), with petals varying in color from purple, violet, mauve, lavender, pink to almost white, surrounding a central disk of golden yellow. The blooming period usually varies and is most favourable in open wet areas. So, depending on the weather, it can bloom from early spring to late fall. Note: The Senecio glastifolius is sometimes confused with the Senecio elegans, a mauve colored annual daisy, also from the aster family, known by the common names of Wild Cineraria, purple ragwort, and redpurple ragwort.
	Michaelmas Daisy: A native of eastern North America, the michaelmas daisy (New York Aster, Aster novi-belgii, Aster amellus), is a hardy, herbaceous perennial which blooms from August to October. A member of the Aster genus it is well known by gardeners for its ability to attract Butterflies. It blooms with purple, pink or white flowers and has for several centuries been widely naturalized throughout Europe.
Source:	Edwards The Botanical Register
Size:	9 5/8 X 7 3/4 (Sizes in inches are approximate, height preceding width of plate-mark or image.)
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Condition:	Printed on white, wove paper and with full margins as published in London and dated 1830. Horizontal crease marks as usual, else a strong impression with brilliant, original hand colouring and in excellent condition throughout. This original engraving from Edwards' Botanical Register represents a prime example of early nineteenth century floral art.
Subject:	Senecio Lilacinus, Lilac Senecio, Ragwort, Daisy Family, Michaelmas Daisy, Afrikaans, Waterdissel (Water Thistle) Holly Leaf Senecio and Large Senecio hardy, herbaceous perennial, blooms with purple, pink or white flowers., Botanical Register, Sydenham Edwards, hand-coloured engraving, botanical art, John Ridgeway.
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