Early 19th-Century Hand-Colored Botanical Engraving | Biting Stonecrop (Sedum acre) | Plate No. 364

Date: Early 19th Century Publisher: W. Baxter, Botanical Garden, Oxford Title: Sedum acre (Biting Stonecrop) Plate Number: 364 An original antique hand-colored botanical plate acquired from a collection sourced at an antiquarian fair. Beautifully detailed and printed on period paper, this botanical illustration captures the artistic elegance characteristic of early botanical works. Published in Oxford by W. Baxter, Botanical Garden, this original hand-colored botanical engraving depicts Biting Stonecrop (Sedum acre), a hardy flowering succulent long admired for its bright star-shaped blooms and ability to thrive in rocky and challenging landscapes. Illustrated by I. Russell and engraved by Mathews, the plate reflects the careful scientific observation and artistic craftsmanship characteristic of nineteenth-century botanical works. Printed from an engraved plate and finished by hand, the illustration features clusters of delicate golden-yellow blossoms rising above dense blue-green succulent foliage, accompanied by detailed botanical studies highlighting the plant’s floral structure. The original hand coloring remains well preserved, creating a cheerful and striking composition that beautifully captures the character of this resilient wildflower. Condition: Very Good. Plate mark visible. Colors remain bright and well preserved. Size: 5” x 8 1/2” Well-suited for framing and display in a library, study, garden room, conservatory, or gallery wall. A lovely addition for collectors of natural history, botanical art, and antique prints.