'The Botanist' - Charming 19th Century Personification Print, Framed

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Hand-coloured lithograph 1830 185 x 148 mm [267 x 213 mm] This humorous lithograph with bright, vivid hand-colouring was published in the series, Purcell's Lithographic Drawing Boo k depicting the personification of trade costumes, characters composed of the objects of their profession. It was drawn by George Spratt, printed by George E Madeley, Wellington Street, Strand and published by Charles Tilt, Fleet Street, London, in 1830. Original prints from this series are extremely rare and sought after. George Spratt, the artist, was also a male midwife and a member of the Royal College of Surgeons. In 1833, he illustrated and published Obstetric Tables, an anatomical 'pop-up' book describing the various stages of pregnancy. A satirical rendering of a female botanist comprising various plants and flowers including a thistle, a rose, lilies of the valley, morning glory, pea pods, sweet Williams, primrose and campanula. Show more