Delicate engraving of Citrus Limonium by Bessa.
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Original engravings from the 17th–19th century.
Curatorial Update
This plate is now preserved within the curated ensemble Oranges & Bigarades – A Cultivated Citrus Ensemble by Pancrace Bessa . Reunited in its original varietal context, the engraving forms part of a coherent early nineteenth-century portfolio inspired by the disciplined horticulture of French orangeries.
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