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- 1A Victorian illustration of Himalayan Magnolia campbellii circulates again●Magnolia campbellii. John Fergusson Cathcart, from "Illustrations of Himalayan Plants" by Joseph Dalton Hooker, London:
A lithograph of Magnolia campbellii by John Fergusson Cathcart, from Joseph Dalton Hooker's 'Illustrations of Himalayan Plants', published in London in 1855, is being shared with readers interested in historical botanical art. The plate documents one of the great flowering trees of the Himalayas as recorded during nineteenth-century plant exploration, and archival collections of old book illustrations continue to draw an appreciative online audience.
- 2A 19th-century illustration of evening in the wood resurfaces●Evening in the wood. Karl Fröhlich, from "Karl Fröhlich's frolicks with scissors and pen" New York: 1879 # illustration
An illustration titled 'Evening in the wood' by Karl Fröhlich, taken from 'Karl Fröhlich's frolicks with scissors and pen', published in New York in 1879, is being shared among enthusiasts of old book illustrations. The pen-and-scissors artwork, tagged under illustration and children's books, highlights Fröhlich's 19th-century draughtsmanship and the enduring appeal of Victorian-era publishing for readers and collectors today.
- 3Victorian illustration from Brittany ballads collection shared online●Oh, fast he rode, and fast she ran. Edward Henry Corbould, from "Ballads and Songs of Brittany" by Théodore Hersart de L
An 1865 illustration by Edward Henry Corbould, made for 'Ballads and Songs of Brittany' by Théodore Hersart de La Villemarqué, is being shared with art lovers. The image, captioned 'Oh, fast he rode, and fast she ran,' depicts a dramatic chase scene drawn in classic Victorian style. Admirers of old book illustrations are appreciating the engraving's craft and the enduring appeal of 19th-century editions of Breton folk ballads.