Designs for Flowers: Single Julienne, Pyramidal Bellflower, White Lily, Yellow Tulip

An etched plate of botanical studies on a cream sheet, with a fine ruled border. Several flowering sprigs with small blossoms and leaves are arranged above two large tulips, shown in dark, shaded line work, with labels in small print below.

Artist

Pierre Ranson

Date

1778

Medium

Etching on laid paper

Source

Smithsonian (Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum)

Size

2832 × 4000 px

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Smithsonian Institution, Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum