Georg Dionysius Ehret (Erfurt 1708-1770 London)
A double blue hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis) with a butterfly
signed 'G.D. Ehret. pinxit.', dated '1758' (in pencil) and further inscribed 'Bailli van Amsterdam'
black lead and watercolour, heightened with touches of bodycolour, on vellum
19 3/8 x 14 1/8 in. (49 x 35.8 cm.)
Georg Dionysius Ehret (Erfurt 1708-1770 London)
A double blue hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis) with a butterfly
signed 'G.D. Ehret. pinxit.', dated '1758' (in pencil) and further inscribed 'Bailli van Amsterdam'
black lead and watercolour, heightened with touches of bodycolour, on vellum
19 3/8 x 14 1/8 in. (49 x 35.8 cm.)
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