Adam Ludwig Wirsing, Tulipa VIIII. (Nuremberg: Seligmann, 1767)

Adam Ludwig Wirsing (German, 1733-1797)
Tulipa VIIII. 
From Hortus Nitidissimis onem per annum superbiens floribus
Nuremberg: Seligmann, 1767.
Etching with original hand color 
19 ¾” x 13 ½” sheet; 31” x 25” framed

This tulip was published in the famous flower book, Hortus Nitidissimis onem per annum superbiens floribus, one of the most famous large flower books published in the 18th century. This enormous rare series of beautiful flower prints, all hand colored when published, depicts an amazing choice of fine tulip prints, anemones, irises, etc.