This original hand-coloured floral print of Carnations is from The Flowers of Shakespeare by Jane Elizabeth Giraud, Published privately, Faversham, 1845. This print is beautifully illustrated and is accompanied by a quotation from Shakespeare?s play Winters Tale.Each print has the identifier 'J.E.G. del et lith', and all were printed by Day & Haghe, lithographers to the Queen.n.This charming Victorian work of delightful floral bouquets is now very scarce. Each print was brilliantly hand-coloured and then highlighted with gum Arabic. Size: Approximately 9.5in x 12in (24cm x 30cm) with the paper very slightly creamy and the colours very vivid.

The print is in excellent condition with occasional spotting - please inspect the image carefully as it is very accurate.