Elisabeth Blackwell – Plates from the 1737 Edition of A Curious Herbal
Discover a curated selection of original 18th-century botanical engravings by Elisabeth Blackwell, taken from the 1737 edition of A Curious Herbal. These plates were created to document medicinal plants with scientific accuracy and artistic grace, making Blackwell one of the pioneering female illustrators in the history of natural science.
Each engraving combines finely observed plant structure with delicate hand-colouring, capturing herbs, shrubs and garden species used in early-modern medicine and household remedies. From roots and stems to flowers and fruit, every detail reflects a careful dialogue between botany, pharmacy and visual art.
These original plates are ideal for refined interiors, herbal-inspired kitchens, studios and reading rooms, or as meaningful gifts for collectors, physicians, pharmacists and lovers of botanical history who appreciate both the beauty and the story behind each plant.
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Heritage Stories – Elisabeth Blackwell and A Curious Herbal
Behind these plates lies an extraordinary story of resilience, scholarship and artistic talent. Working in London in the 1730s, Elisabeth Blackwell produced A Curious Herbal to document medicinal plants, supporting her family while contributing to the advancement of botanical and medical knowledge.
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Looking for original botanical herb prints and antique medicinal plant engravings to enrich your home, office, kitchen or studio? Explore authentic 18th-century plates from Elisabeth Blackwell’s A Curious Herbal — timeless botanical artworks where science, history and interior elegance meet.
Euphorbium...
Fine 18th-century hand-colored engraving of Euphorbium by Elisabeth Blackwell, a striking botanical study ideal for collectors.
Yellow Asphodel...
Hand-colored 18th-century engraving of Yellow Asphodel, a vivid botanical composition from Elisabeth Blackwells A Curious Herbal.
Sweet Cistus of Candy...
Hand-colored 18th-century engraving of the Sweet Cistus of Candy, a graceful botanical plate by Elisabeth Blackwell.
The Medlar Tree...
Fine 18th-century engraving of the Medlar Tree by Elisabeth Blackwell, featuring fruit, blossom, and botanical detail.
The Wilding or Crab...
18th-century hand-colored engraving of the Wilding or Crab Tree by Elisabeth Blackwell, with blossom and fruit details.
Almond Tree...
18th-century hand-colored engraving of the Almond Tree by Elisabeth Blackwell, with blossom, fruit and kernel beautifully rendered.
Cornel Tree (Cornus...
Fine 18th-century engraving of the Cornel Tree by Elisabeth Blackwell, with red fruit and delicate foliage.
Raspberry Bush (Rubus...
Elegant 18th-century hand-colored engraving of a Raspberry Bush by Elisabeth Blackwell, with ripe fruit and soft blossom.
Garden Cucumber...
18th-century hand-colored engraving of a Garden Cucumber by Elisabeth Blackwell, with curling tendrils and yellow blossoms.
Wild Cucumber (Cucumis...
Original 18th-century engraving of the Wild Cucumber by Elisabeth Blackwell, with spined fruit and yellow flowers.
Peas (Pisum) ...
Delicate pea stems with curling tendrils and soft green pods, elegantly hand-colored.
Wild Olive Tree (Olea...
Elegant olive branches with vivid green leaves and fruit in subtle yellow tones.