Description
Discover the enchanting world of 'A Cornucopia of Fruit & Vegetables.' This captivating volume showcases exquisite illustrations that transport you to the 18th century, revealing how fruits and vegetables were viewed by botanical artists of the time. Dive into a sumptuous collection featuring everything from plump apricots and juicy mangoes to crisp lettuce, all brought to life in stunning detail.
With the help of explorers and plant-hunters, Europe gained access to a rich variety of produce. Wealthy households created orangeries and glasshouses, nurturing exotic plants and ingredients. This book honors that legacy, spotlighting tomatillos, sweet corn, and other culinary delights introduced from the New World.
A highlight of this volume is the work of Johann Wilhelm Weinmann, a pioneering apothecary from Bavaria, who dedicated his life to cataloging the flora of his time. His meticulous attention to detail and the remarkable illustrations that emerged from his efforts make this book a treasure for anyone interested in gardening, botany, or art.
Enjoy the charm of unique plants like swan-necked gourds and horned lemons, and let your imagination soar with whimsical depictions of silkworms fluttering above the luscious mulberries. Whether you're a gardener, an art enthusiast, or someone who appreciates the beauty of nature, 'A Cornucopia of Fruit & Vegetables' is the perfect addition to your library.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW; ISBN: 9781851245666; Format: Sewn; Year: 2021; Publisher: Bodleian Library Publishing.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781851245666
Format: Sewn
Year: 2021
Publisher: Bodleian Library Publishing
Description:
Plump apricots, juicy mangoes, crisp lettuce. We're used to seeing close-up photographs of beautiful fruits and vegetables in cookbooks and garden guides. But these detailed illustrations of fruit and vegetables, as viewed through eighteenth-century eyes, are something very different — and more interesting.
Thanks to intrepid explorers and plant-hunters, Britain and the rest of Europe have long enjoyed a wide and wonderful array of fruit and vegetables. Wealthy eighteenth-century households even created orangeries and glasshouses for tender exotic plants and special pits in which to raise pineapples. Tomatoes, sweetcorn, and runner beans from the New World expanded the culinary repertoire.
In the 1730s, a prosperous Bavarian apothecary, Johann Wilhelm Weinmann, produced the first volume of a comprehensive index of all available plants, meticulously documented and lavishly illustrated by botanical artists.
A Cornucopia of Fruit & Vegetables is a glimpse into Weinmann's world. It features exquisite illustrations of the edible plants in his historic treasury, allowing us to enjoy the sight of swan-necked gourds and horned lemons, smile at silkworms hovering over mulberries, and delight at the quirkiness of plants like 'strawberry spinach.' This volume is a delicious medley of garden produce and exotics that will capture the imagination of gardeners and art-lovers alike.
With the help of explorers and plant-hunters, Europe gained access to a rich variety of produce. Wealthy households created orangeries and glasshouses, nurturing exotic plants and ingredients. This book honors that legacy, spotlighting tomatillos, sweet corn, and other culinary delights introduced from the New World.
A highlight of this volume is the work of Johann Wilhelm Weinmann, a pioneering apothecary from Bavaria, who dedicated his life to cataloging the flora of his time. His meticulous attention to detail and the remarkable illustrations that emerged from his efforts make this book a treasure for anyone interested in gardening, botany, or art.
Enjoy the charm of unique plants like swan-necked gourds and horned lemons, and let your imagination soar with whimsical depictions of silkworms fluttering above the luscious mulberries. Whether you're a gardener, an art enthusiast, or someone who appreciates the beauty of nature, 'A Cornucopia of Fruit & Vegetables' is the perfect addition to your library.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW; ISBN: 9781851245666; Format: Sewn; Year: 2021; Publisher: Bodleian Library Publishing.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781851245666
Format: Sewn
Year: 2021
Publisher: Bodleian Library Publishing
Description:
Plump apricots, juicy mangoes, crisp lettuce. We're used to seeing close-up photographs of beautiful fruits and vegetables in cookbooks and garden guides. But these detailed illustrations of fruit and vegetables, as viewed through eighteenth-century eyes, are something very different — and more interesting.
Thanks to intrepid explorers and plant-hunters, Britain and the rest of Europe have long enjoyed a wide and wonderful array of fruit and vegetables. Wealthy eighteenth-century households even created orangeries and glasshouses for tender exotic plants and special pits in which to raise pineapples. Tomatoes, sweetcorn, and runner beans from the New World expanded the culinary repertoire.
In the 1730s, a prosperous Bavarian apothecary, Johann Wilhelm Weinmann, produced the first volume of a comprehensive index of all available plants, meticulously documented and lavishly illustrated by botanical artists.
A Cornucopia of Fruit & Vegetables is a glimpse into Weinmann's world. It features exquisite illustrations of the edible plants in his historic treasury, allowing us to enjoy the sight of swan-necked gourds and horned lemons, smile at silkworms hovering over mulberries, and delight at the quirkiness of plants like 'strawberry spinach.' This volume is a delicious medley of garden produce and exotics that will capture the imagination of gardeners and art-lovers alike.