African Aloe with spines. Dramatic representational print.

by Bonelli, Giorgio

Aloé Africanus, foliis glaucis, margine, et costa Spinis flavis Sursum versis.

Reproduction printed from a spectacular hand-coloured copperplate engraving by Giorgio Bonelli, originallly printed in Italy between 1772 and 1793 for Hortus Romanus Juxta Systems Tournefortianum Paulo.

This is one of a pair of striking Aloes. (They would look great hung together.)

Apologies for the phone scan. It is in fine condition with 90 degree angled corners, but the extreme lower left corner of page is slightly bent. Price reduced.).
To the original plate impression measures 475 x 300mm (18 3/4 x 11 3/4 inches).

Stock Number: daAloe70Price: $50.00