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Besler, Basilius, 1561-1629

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1561 - 1629

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Cherokee Garden Library print collection

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.VIS248
Scope and Content

This collection contains botanical prints acquired by the Cherokee Garden Library from a variety of sources. Prints include watercolors, hand-colored lithographs, hand-colored copper engravings, and hand-colored plates from books. Some of the artwork is framed and subjects include camellias, fruit trees, ornamental plants, birds, and insects. Of special interest are rare 17th century hand-colored copper engravings by German botanist and apothecary Basilius Besler (1561-1629).

Dates: 1613-2014, undated