The Physic Botanicals

This collection is directly based on series of special 1700s antique engravings from a 18th century 'herbal', of medicinal plants (drawn 300 years ago in London's oldest botanical gardens, the Chelsea Physic Garden). The term physic was used to describe the practice of medicine, with ‘physic gardens’ being spaces dedicated to growing plants with healing properties. Our collection contains a mixture of delicate ferns, fragrant blooms and wild herbs chosen for their calming colours and interesting forms. The original illustrations were drawn by a pioneering skilled female artist Elizabeth Blackwell, notable for solely documenting and engraving this large work of botanicals in the hope of freeing her husband from debtors' prison. Framing Each print is hand-framed in earthy linen mounts with dark blue accent borders and finished with textured deep blue mouldings. Available up to a full set of eight, a curated set of six, a curated set of four and singles. To order a pair for £280, add the code TWOBOTANICALS at the checkout. All our reprint collections are limited in number and originate directly from antiques personally sourced by Petri Prints. Frame Features Hand framed in England. Reprints, directly based on antique original 1700s engravings, sourced for our private archive. External frame size: approx: 36.4 x 28.4cm. Printed on specialist Hahnemühle fine art paper. Glazed with specialist Artglass for UV protection and clearer viewing, used by the finest galleries and museums around the world. Conservation acid-free barrier board to provide protection to your artwork.