Female Botanical Illustrators

Charlotte Sowerby (1820-1865), ‘The illustrated bouquet

Charlotte Sowerby (1820-1865), ‘The illustrated bouquet, consisting of figures with descriptions of new flowers Vol. 1’, published by E.G. Henderson & Son, London, 1857-1864, NAL Pressmark: 48.B.29 (Plate XXV ‘Gladiolus’)

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Charlotte Sowerby (1820-1865), ‘The illustrated bouquet

Charlotte Sowerby (1820-1865)
'The illustrated bouquet, consisting of figures with descriptions of new flowers Vol. 1'
Published by E.G. Henderson & Son
London
1857-1864
NAL Pressmark:  48.B.29
(Plate XXV 'Gladiolus').

Almost nothing is known of Charlotte Sowerby, except that she was one of a talented family of botanical artists and that she produced illustrations of the highest standard.