Robert Sweet (1783-1835) was an English botanist and horticulturist.
Sweet worked as a gardener from the age of sixteen. He became foreman or partner in several plant nurseries in London. In 1812 he was elected a fellow of the Linnean Society.
He created beautifully illustrated works on plants cultivated in British gardens and hothouses. His works include Hortus Suburbanus Londinensis, Geraniaceae, Cistineae, Hortus Britannicus, Flora Australasica and British Botany.
Their high quality botanical engravings were drawn and hand coloured by first class Victorian artists. Botanical publications became his main occupation. His works are far rarer than his rivals such as William Curtis and Joseph Paxton.
Here are some of the engravings for you to choose from. They are genuine antiques, made in the period 1825 to 1830.
24 x 14 cm (5.5 x 9.5 inches)Cistus villosusSouthern EuropeThis beautiful hand coloured engraving is from Robert Sweet's distinguished work on Rock Roses. It was published between 1825 and 1830 in London and depicts the prominent varieties that were available in England at the time. The illustration..
US$60.00
24 x 14 cm (5.5 x 9.5 inches)Cistus albidusThis beautiful hand coloured engraving is from Robert Sweet's distinguished work on Rock Roses. It was published between 1825 and 1830 in London and depicts the prominent varieties that were available in England at the time. The illustrations were by well k..
US$60.00
24 x 14 cm (5.5 x 9.5 inches)Cistus purpureusLevantThis beautiful hand coloured engraving is from Robert Sweet's distinguished work on Rock Roses. It was published between 1825 and 1830 in London and depicts the prominent varieties that were available in England at the time. The illustrations were b..
US$60.00
24 x 14 cm (5.5 x 9.5 inches)Cistus candidissimusCanary IslandsThis beautiful hand coloured engraving is from Robert Sweet's distinguished work on Rock Roses. It was published between 1825 and 1830 in London and depicts the prominent varieties that were available in England at the time. The illustra..
US$60.00
24 x 14 cm (5.5 x 9.5 inches)Cistus heterophyllusAlgiersThis beautiful hand coloured engraving is from Robert Sweet's distinguished work on Rock Roses. It was published between 1825 and 1830 in London and depicts the prominent varieties that were available in England at the time. The illustrations w..
US$60.00
24 x 14 cm (5.5 x 9.5 inches)Helianthemum rhodanthumSpainThis beautiful hand coloured engraving is from Robert Sweet's distinguished work on Rock Roses. It was published between 1825 and 1830 in London and depicts the prominent varieties that were available in England at the time. The illustrations ..
US$60.00
24 x 14 cm (5.5 x 9.5 inches)Cistus vaginatusCanary IslandsThis beautiful hand coloured engraving is from Robert Sweet's distinguished work on Rock Roses. It was published between 1825 and 1830 in London and depicts the prominent varieties that were available in England at the time. The illustration..
US$60.00
24 x 14 cm (5.5 x 9.5 inches)Cistus crispusSouthern EuropeThis beautiful hand coloured engraving is from Robert Sweet's distinguished work on Rock Roses. It was published between 1825 and 1830 in London and depicts the prominent varieties that were available in England at the time. The illustrations..
US$60.00
24 x 14 cm (5.5 x 9.5 inches)Helianthemum variegatumThis beautiful hand coloured engraving is from Robert Sweet's distinguished work on Rock Roses. It was published between 1825 and 1830 in London and depicts the prominent varieties that were available in England at the time. The illustrations were ..
US$60.00
24 x 14 cm (5.5 x 9.5 inches)Helianthemum algarvenseSouthern EuropeThis beautiful hand coloured engraving is from Robert Sweet's distinguished work on Rock Roses. It was published between 1825 and 1830 in London and depicts the prominent varieties that were available in England at the time. The illu..
US$60.00
24 x 14 cm (5.5 x 9.5 inches)Cistus incanusThis beautiful hand coloured engraving is from Robert Sweet's distinguished work on Rock Roses. It was published between 1825 and 1830 in London and depicts the prominent varieties that were available in England at the time. The illustrations were by well k..
US$60.00
24 x 14 cm (9.5 x 5.5 inches)Helianthemum apenninumThis beautiful hand coloured engraving is from Robert Sweet's distinguished work on Rock Roses. It was published between 1825 and 1830 in London and depicts the prominent varieties that were available in England at the time. The illustrations were b..
US$45.00
24 x 14 cm (9.5 x 5.5 inches)Helianthemum arabicumArabia, Greece, Southern EuropeThis beautiful hand coloured engraving is from Robert Sweet's distinguished work on Rock Roses. It was published between 1825 and 1830 in London and depicts the prominent varieties that were available in England at the ..
US$45.00
24 x 14 cm (9.5 x 5.5 inches)Helianthemum barbatumSouthern EuropeThis beautiful hand coloured engraving is from Robert Sweet's distinguished work on Rock Roses. It was published between 1825 and 1830 in London and depicts the prominent varieties that were available in England at the time. The illust..
US$60.00
24 x 14 cm (9.5 x 5.5 inches)Helianthemum carolinianumCarolinaThis beautiful hand coloured engraving is from Robert Sweet's distinguished work on Rock Roses. It was published between 1825 and 1830 in London and depicts the prominent varieties that were available in England at the time. The illustrat..
US$6.00
24 x 14 cm (9.5 x 5.5 inches)Helianthemum glutinosumSpainThis beautiful hand coloured engraving is from Robert Sweet's distinguished work on Rock Roses. It was published between 1825 and 1830 in London and depicts the prominent varieties that were available in England at the time. The illustrations ..
US$45.00
24 x 14 cm (9.5 x 5.5 inches)Helianthemum confusumSpainThis beautiful hand coloured engraving is from Robert Sweet's distinguished work on Rock Roses. It was published between 1825 and 1830 in London and depicts the prominent varieties that were available in England at the time. The illustrations we..
US$60.00
24 x 14 cm (9.5 x 5.5 inches)Cistus cymosusThis beautiful hand coloured engraving is from Robert Sweet's distinguished work on Rock Roses. It was published between 1825 and 1830 in London and depicts the prominent varieties that were available in England at the time. The illustrations were by well k..
US$60.00
24 x 14 cm (9.5 x 5.5 inches)Helianthemum hyssopifoliumThis beautiful hand coloured engraving is from Robert Sweet's distinguished work on Rock Roses. It was published between 1825 and 1830 in London and depicts the prominent varieties that were available in England at the time. The illustrations we..
US$45.00
24 x 14 cm (9.5 x 5.5 inches)Helianthemum roseumThis beautiful hand coloured engraving is from Robert Sweet's distinguished work on Rock Roses. It was published between 1825 and 1830 in London and depicts the prominent varieties that were available in England at the time. The illustrations were by w..
US$60.00
24 x 14 cm (9.5 x 5.5 inches)Helianthemum macranthonThis beautiful hand coloured engraving is from Robert Sweet's distinguished work on Rock Roses. It was published between 1825 and 1830 in London and depicts the prominent varieties that were available in England at the time. The illustrations were ..
US$60.00
24 x 14 cm (9.5 x 5.5 inches)Helianthemum ellipticumBarbary, EgyptThis beautiful hand coloured engraving is from Robert Sweet's distinguished work on Rock Roses. It was published between 1825 and 1830 in London and depicts the prominent varieties that were available in England at the time. The illus..
US$45.00
24 x 14 cm (9.5 x 5.5 inches)Cistus florentinusThis beautiful hand coloured engraving is from Robert Sweet's distinguished work on Rock Roses. It was published between 1825 and 1830 in London and depicts the prominent varieties that were available in England at the time. The illustrations were by we..
US$60.00
24 x 14 cm (9.5 x 5.5 inches)Helianthemum macranthonThis beautiful hand coloured engraving is from Robert Sweet's distinguished work on Rock Roses. It was published between 1825 and 1830 in London and depicts the prominent varieties that were available in England at the time. The illustrations were ..
US$60.00
24 x 14 cm (9.5 x 5.5 inches)Cistus laurifoliusAustraliaThis beautiful hand coloured engraving is from Robert Sweet's distinguished work on Rock Roses. It was published between 1825 and 1830 in London and depicts the prominent varieties that were available in England at the time. The illustrations w..
US$60.00
24 x 14 cm (9.5 x 5.5 inches)Helianthemum racemosumSpain, Barbary, Canary IslandsThis beautiful hand coloured engraving is from Robert Sweet's distinguished work on Rock Roses. It was published between 1825 and 1830 in London and depicts the prominent varieties that were available in England at the ..
US$60.00
24 x 14 cm (9.5 x 5.5 inches)Cistus oblongifoliusThis beautiful hand coloured engraving is from Robert Sweet's distinguished work on Rock Roses. It was published between 1825 and 1830 in London and depicts the prominent varieties that were available in England at the time. The illustrations were by ..
US$60.00
24 x 14 cm (9.5 x 5.5 inches)Helianthemum scabrosumPortugalThis beautiful hand coloured engraving is from Robert Sweet's distinguished work on Rock Roses. It was published between 1825 and 1830 in London and depicts the prominent varieties that were available in England at the time. The illustration..
US$60.00
24 x 14 cm (9.5 x 5.5 inches)Cistus asperifoliusThis beautiful hand coloured engraving is from Robert Sweet's distinguished work on Rock Roses. It was published between 1825 and 1830 in London and depicts the prominent varieties that were available in England at the time. The illustrations were by w..
US$60.00
24 x 14 cm (9.5 x 5.5 inches)Cistus rotundifoliusThis beautiful hand coloured engraving is from Robert Sweet's distinguished work on Rock Roses. It was published between 1825 and 1830 in London and depicts the prominent varieties that were available in England at the time. The illustrations were by ..
US$60.00