Fine Art From a Rich History of Scientific Illustration, A.D. 1500 – 1900. Centuries ago, botanical paintings were considered a scientific craft. They were made to reflect reality like a picture taken today. They were meant to record, not appeal to our artistic nature. Nevertheless… over time, their aesthetic merits have made them recognized as true works of art. From the 16th Century when the first drawings appeared, to the early 20th Century when photography took over, a select group of skilled artists created records of new discoveries. Artists went on expeditions with explorers and scientists, to record and describe. Their work, for the most part, was kept in royal collections and national libraries. The decorative aspects of classic botanicals were greatly admired in ages past. Artists such as Redouté, Besler and Maria-Sybilla Mérian are now famous and their illustrations fetch astronomical prices when offered at major art auctions. In the tradition of a craft with a history of over five centuries, AM has sponsored the training of young artists to follow in the footsteps of early European masters. Our creations are entirely hand-painted. We do not allow pre-printed patterns. No short cuts have been made in recreating early illustrations of flowers, fruits, birds and mammals. Each work is unique, and reproduction devices do not play any role in the highly specialized art we offer. At Kevane & Company we are particularily pleased with this line of ecclectic collection of Decorative Accessories, let us know what you think. (AM) (ch) Also, be sure not to miss the rest of our exciting Furnishings & Decorative Accessories! Dimensions: 14.96" L x 8.86" W x 0.79" H |
| Kevane & Company has a $75.00 minimum order in order to purchase from our online shop. Our gallery of treasures...updated frequently... On July 27, 2013 we began adding our newest collection of finished corner, ornate corner custom frames, the newest part of our Manhattan Gallery Frames and Mirrors Collection. Ornate corner frames for ANY size art - featuring Museum Quality finished corners and execution. On April 23, 2012 we began adding our new collection of Manhattan Gallery Frames and Mirrors. We started with our Baroque High Gloss Mirror Collection. Trendy, edgy and magnificent! On March 10, 2009 we added our new section of Custom Frames Series 2000 Custom Picture Frames - this is a terrific new collection of Custom Frames! On January 5, 2009 we added our new section devoted to Oval Picture Frames - this is a great new collection and a popular destination on our site! On November 28, 2008 we added our new "1200" series of Ornate Picture Frames - Series 1200 Picture Frames - this is a great new line of upscale Picture Frames! On October 11, 2008 we added our new "1000" series of Ornate Picture Frames - Series 1000 Picture Frames - We are very excited about this new line of upscale Picture Frames! On October 11, 2008 we added our new section devoted to - Oval Picture Frames - We are very excited about this collection and will be working to increase our selection of these hard to find oval frames. On May 1, 2007 we added our "600" series of Picture Frames - Picture Frames - This is a jigh quality line of upscale Picture Frames! On January 17, 2006 we began adding just under 1,500. Picture Frames in 132 different styles to our Picture Frames section. These picture frames are an outrageous value! On December 10, 2005 --- began adding over 1000 new lamps under the NEW Classic Lamps - Classic Lamp Gallery which is in the Lamps & Lighting section -- the new lamps are Here. On November 25, 2005 we began adding Jeanne Reed's Home Accessories - We have begun with the Porcelain and Tole Sections. We just love Jeanne Reed's - It is hard to find and of exceptional high quality. Happy Hunting! Return to the Kevane & Company Homepage. Don't miss the extraordinary Furniture, Home Accessories and values at Kevane & Company. |