George Brookshaw: Sixteen Varieties of Gooseberry Giclée Art Print (1812)

Acquire a unique piece of British horticultural history and decorative art with this stunning Giclée reproduction of George Brookshaw's Sixteen Varieties of Gooseberry. Dating from 1812 and extracted from the exclusive folio, Pomona Britannica, this print is a testament to the passionate cultivation of fruit in Georgian England.

George Brookshaw (active 1785–1819) created his luxurious Pomona Britannica to document the finest fruits grown in the hothouses and estates of the British aristocracy. This specific plate is exceptional for its focus on a common, yet widely varied, fruit.

• A Horticultural Phenomenon: The Gooseberry was a fruit of immense passion in the early 19th century, particularly in northern England, where "Gooseberry Societies" held competitions to grow the largest and heaviest fruits. This print reflects this societal obsession by documenting sixteen distinct, meticulously detailed varieties—a truly encyclopedic display of horticultural achievement.

• Decorative Realism: The print features the sixteen specimens arranged in a formal, yet visually striking composition. Brookshaw utilized aquatint engraving and precise hand-coloring in the original, allowing the reproduction to capture the varied textures, colors (from pale yellow-green to deep red-purple), and shapes of the berries, often including the delicate hairy texture of the fruit and the sharp thorns of the branch.

• Unique Decorative Statement: Unlike typical single-fruit botanical plates, this busy, multi-specimen composition offers a rich tapestry of color and form, making it a singular and fascinating piece of decorative art that speaks to both natural history and social history.

This print is an essential acquisition for collectors of Botanical Art, Georgian-Era Prints, and those interested in historical food culture and horticulture.

• Artist: George Brookshaw (British, active 1785–1819).

• Artwork: Sixteen Varieties of Gooseberry (Plate from Pomona Britannica).

• Date: Original published in 1812.

• Style: Georgian Botanical Illustration; noted for high-quality aquatint, precise hand-coloring, and detailed scientific realism.

• Subject: An extensive, detailed study of sixteen distinct varieties of Gooseberry.

• Print Quality: Museum-quality Archival Giclée Reproduction faithfully capturing the original's delicate shading, varied colors, and fine engraving detail.

• Aesthetic: Unique botanical collection decor and sophisticated historical wall art.

Secure this remarkable and historically detailed celebration of the English garden. This stunning Brookshaw Gooseberry Varieties print offers unique decorative flair and rich horticultural context. Order this Archival Giclée reproduction today.

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