the Brasilian Jacupema of Marggraue
Date1740
After work by
George Edwards
(1694 - 1773)
Engraver
George Edwards
(1694 - 1773)
OriginEngland, London
MediumBlack and white line engraving with period hand color
DimensionsOH: 11 3/4" OW: 9 1/8" Plate H: 9 5/8" Plate W: 7 5/8"
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Austin
Object number1984-41
DescriptionThe print reads: "the Brasilian Jacupema of Marggraue./ G Edwards/ 1740"Label TextThe 18th-century passion for gardening, collecting exotic plants, and pursuing other aspects of natural history had a significant influence on the decorative arts. Naturalistic forms proliferated from about 1735 to 1770 – the “rococo” period. The term “rococo” derived from the French word “rocaille” that described the rock work built into grottoes in pleasure gardens of the period. The rococo style is distinguished by asymmetry, lightness of form, abundance of ornament, and naturalistic motifs.
May 10, 1782
1695-1710
December 1, 1775