Circle of Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770)

A collection of watercolours of flowers and plants including: Plumeria rubera (Frangipani) illustrated; Nigella damascena (Love-in-the-Mist); Rosa centifolia (Cabbage Rose); a bouquet of Narcissus tazetta, Hyacinthus orientalis and Rosa centifolia; Penstemon barbatus (Penstemon); and Canna indica (Indian Shot) and Carpobrotus edulis (Hottentot Fig)

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Circle of Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770)
A collection of watercolours of flowers and plants including: Plumeria rubera (Frangipani) illustrated; Nigella damascena (Love-in-the-Mist); Rosa centifolia (Cabbage Rose); a bouquet of Narcissus tazetta, Hyacinthus orientalis and Rosa centifolia; Penstemon barbatus (Penstemon); and Canna indica (Indian Shot) and Carpobrotus edulis (Hottentot Fig)
pencil and watercolour, heightened with bodycolour, on vellum, unframed
9.1/8 x 7 in. (23.3 x 19.8 cm.); and slightly smaller (7)

Provenance

Mrs. Sibella Grover, the artist's granddaughter, and thence by descent.

Lot Essay

The present group of watercolours, most probably executed by a pupil of Ehret, shows the close involvement of the artist. The watercolour of a rose is a particularly fine example and displays an excellent understanding of the master's technique.

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