#131 Elichrysum
England, 177016 x 10 in (41 x 25 cm)
ID #FF29E-FL-L17
Alternatively known as the everlasting flowers, Helichrysums derive from the Greek word "helio," and are from the sunflower family.
This hand-colored copper plate engraving is part of a collection of prints from the book Figures of the Most Beautiful Plants Described in the Gardeners Dictionary, published by Philip Miller in London in 1770. There were multiple contributing illustrators, including Georg Ehret.
Condition: Good