Crested Dog's Tail Grass

23 x 14.0 cm (9.0 x 5.5 inches).

Cynosurus cristatus

This antique botanical print is from the first edition of James Sowerby 's famous work, English Botany. It is an original antique print made by printing from an engraved copper printing plate onto hand made paper. The hand painted coloring is original and excellent. The print is in superb condition, especially considering it is over 220 years old.