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Moss rose, Rosa muscosa, from Robert Tyas' "Queen of Flowers, or Memoirs of the Rose," London, 1840. Unsigned handcoloured lithograph, but probably by James Andrews. Little is known about the artist James Andrews (1801 ~ 1876) apart from his work
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Moss rose, Rosa muscosa, from Robert Tyas' "Queen of Flowers, or Memoirs of the Rose," London, 1840. Unsigned handcoloured lithograph, but probably by James Andrews. Little is known about the artist James Andrews (1801 ~ 1876) apart from his work
FLO4688911 Moss rose, Rosa muscosa, from Robert Tyas' "Queen of Flowers, or Memoirs of the Rose," London, 1840. Unsigned handcoloured lithograph, but probably by James Andrews. Little is known about the artist James Andrews (1801 ~ 1876) apart from his work. This gifted artist taught flower-painting to young ladies and published a treatise "" Lessons in Flower Painting"" in 1835. Blunt calls him "" an illustrator of sentimental flower books,""" but admits that he was "" very talented."" His signature JA can be found in many botanical gift books for publisher Robert Tyas from "" The Sentiment of Flowers"" (1836) to "" Flowers from Foreign Lands"" (1853).; (add.info.: Moss rose, Rosa muscosa, from Robert Tyas' "Queen of Flowers, or Memoirs of the Rose," London, 1840. Unsigned handcoloured lithograph, but probably by James Andrews. Little is known about the artist James Andrews (1801 ~ 1876) apart from his work. This gifted artist taught flower-painting to young ladies and published a treatise "" Lessons in Flower Painting"" in 1835. Blunt calls him "" an illustrator of sentimental flower books,""" but admits that he was "" very talented."" His signature JA can be found in many botanical gift books for publisher Robert Tyas from "" The Sentiment of Flowers"" (1836) to "" Flowers from Foreign Lands"" (1853).); © Florilegius
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This stunning handcoloured lithograph of the Moss rose, Rosa muscosa, from Robert Tyas' "Queen of Flowers, or Memoirs of the Rose," London, 1840 is a true masterpiece by the talented artist James Andrews. Little is known about Andrews himself, but his work speaks volumes about his skill and passion for botanical illustration.
Andrews was not only an artist but also a teacher who imparted his knowledge of flower-painting to young ladies. His treatise ""Lessons in Flower Painting"" published in 1835 showcases his expertise and dedication to the craft. Despite being labeled as an illustrator of sentimental flower books by some critics, there is no denying that Andrews was incredibly talented.
The delicate details and vibrant colors captured in this print are a testament to Andrews' artistic prowess. The signature JA found on many botanical gift books for publisher Robert Tyas further solidifies his place in the world of botanical art.
As you gaze upon this exquisite depiction of the Moss rose, let yourself be transported back to a time when floral illustrations were highly prized for their beauty and accuracy. This print serves as a reminder of the timeless allure of flowers and the enduring legacy of artists like James Andrews.
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