Lapathum sativum et Patientia; Patience
London: John Nourse, 1731. Botanical print. Copper engraving with hand coloring. Image measures 11.75" x 7.25", sheet measures 18" x 11". Shows some foxing. In very good condition. Illustration of Lapathum sativum et Patientia; plate 489 from "A Curious Herbal" which depicts exotic plants from the New World used for medicinal purposes. Elizabeth Blackwell (1707-1758) was trained as an artist but untrained in botany. She collaborated with her botanist husband while he was in debtor's prison and with the curator..... More