1807 Banana Tree, William Daniell, botany, aquatint, folio

Designed and engraved by William Daniell for his work “Interesting Selections from Animated Nature.” 

Published by Cadell & Davies, London. Aquatint engraving, 1812. 

From the deluxe edition on large paper with the engravings executed on chine colle.

Overall size of leaf: 36.5 x 26 cm

William Daniell (1769–1837) was painter, primarily of English landscapes and seaside images. Born to a bricklayer who died prematurely, young William was sent to live with his uncle Thomas Daniell, a prominent landscape artist. William subsequently became his uncle's assistant, traveling together through India preparing the drawings and sketches for Oriental Scenery, his greatest work. Daniell's works also include the remarkable A Voyage Round Great Britain, and he exhibited at the Royal Academy and the British Institution.

Light spotting to outer margins.