Georg Dionysius Ehret (Erfurt 1708-1770 London)
Virginia stock (Hesperis maritima angustifolia, also called Malcolmia maritima), with a butterfly
signed and dated 'G.D. Ehret. pinxit 1757.' and inscribed with Latin name
black chalk, watercolour, on vellum
15 1/8 x 11 7/8 in. (38.4 x 30.2 cm.)
Georg Dionysius Ehret (Erfurt 1708-1770 London)
Virginia stock (Hesperis maritima angustifolia, also called Malcolmia maritima), with a butterfly
signed and dated 'G.D. Ehret. pinxit 1757.' and inscribed with Latin name
black chalk, watercolour, on vellum
15 1/8 x 11 7/8 in. (38.4 x 30.2 cm.)
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