George Brookshaw Collection

The Smooth Leaved Green Antigua Pine, 1807. Creator: Henri Merke
The Smooth Leaved Green Antigua Pine, 1807. From Pomona Britannica; or, A collection of the most esteemed fruits at present cultivated in this country; together with the blossoms

Silver Rock Melon, 1812 (aquatint and stipple-engraving
986390 Silver Rock Melon, 1812 (aquatint and stipple-engraving, printed in colour and finished b) by Brookshaw, George (1751-1823); 57.4x45.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Silver Rock Melon)

Plate LII (a bunch of purple grapes), 1809 (aquatint and stipple-engraving
986389 Plate LII (a bunch of purple grapes), 1809 (aquatint and stipple-engraving, printed in colour and finished b) by Brookshaw

A George III style bowfront bookcase, c. 1880 (parcel-gilt
6369349 A George III style bowfront bookcase, c.1880 (parcel-gilt, green & polychrome-painted wood) by English School, (19th century); 192x116x40.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Retailed by H)

Pumpkin, 1812 (coloured aquatint, finished by hand)
986442 Pumpkin, 1812 (coloured aquatint, finished by hand) by Brookshaw, George (1751-1823); 56.5x45 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pumpkin. From Pomona Britannica. George Brookshaw (1751-1823)

A George III style bowfront bookcase, c. 1880 (parcel-gilt
6369348 A George III style bowfront bookcase, c.1880 (parcel-gilt, green & polychrome-painted wood) by English School, (19th century); 192x116x40.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Retailed by H)

A George III style bowfront bookcase, c. 1880 (parcel-gilt
6369347 A George III style bowfront bookcase, c.1880 (parcel-gilt, green & polychrome-painted wood) by English School, (19th century); 192x116x40.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Retailed by H)

Pomona Britannica: No. 52 - Black Prince Grape, 1809. Creator: George Brookshaw (British)
Pomona Britannica: No. 52 - Black Prince Grape, 1809

Pomona Britannica: No. 64 - Scarlet Flesh Romana Melon, 1812. Creator: George Brookshaw (British)
Pomona Britannica: No. 64 - Scarlet Flesh Romana Melon, 1812. Pomona Britannica illustrates fruits cultivated at Hampton Court Palaces gardens, the most celebrated around London

Pomona Britannica: No. 82 - Pears, 1807. Creator: George Brookshaw (British)
Pomona Britannica: No. 82 - Pears, 1807. Pomona Britannica illustrates fruits cultivated at Hampton Court Palaces gardens, the most celebrated around London

Secretaire commode, c1785 Artist: George Brookshaw
Secretaire commode, c1785. The medallions are all derived from Angelica Kauffmanns work. Representing: ?Una and the Lion? (on top), the lovers ?Damon and Musidora? and ?Paris and Oenone?

Pomona Britannica No 64 - Scarlet Flesh Romana Melon
Pomona Britannica: No. 64 - Scarlet Flesh Romana Melon, 1812. George Brookshaw (British). Aquatint

Pomona Britannica No 52 - Black Prince Grape
Pomona Britannica: No. 52 - Black Prince Grape, 1809. George Brookshaw (British). Aquatint

Pomona Britannica No 82 - Pears 1807 George Brookshaw
Pomona Britannica: No. 82 - Pears, 1807. George Brookshaw (British). Aquatint

George Brookshaw, British (active 1812), Three Peaches, published 1817, line and stipple engraving partially printed in color and finished by hand

Dog rose flowers, 19th century C013 / 6776
Dog rose (Rosa canina) flowers, 19th-century artwork. This illustration is from Full Instructions for the Young Artist: a companion to the Treatises on Flowers and Birds (1817)

China aster flowers, 19th century C013 / 6775
China aster (Callistephus chinensis) flowers, 19th-century artwork. This illustration is from Full Instructions for the Young Artist

Cabbage rose flowers, 19th century C013 / 6771
Cabbage rose (Rosa centifolia) flowers, 19th-century artwork. This illustration is from Full Instructions for the Young Artist

Anemone flowers, 19th century C013 / 6774
Anemone flowers, 19th-century artwork. This illustration is from Full Instructions for the Young Artist: a companion to the Treatises on Flowers and Birds (1817) by British artist George Brookshaw

Morning glory flowers, 19th century C013 / 6773
Morning glory (Convolvulus tricolor) flowers, 19th-century artwork. This illustration is from Full Instructions for the Young Artist

Buttercup flowers, 19th century C013 / 6772
Buttercup (Ranunculus sp.) flowers, 19th-century artwork. This illustration is from Full Instructions for the Young Artist

Apples, 19th century C013 / 6768
Apples (Malus communis), 19th-century artwork. This illustration is from Full Instructions for the Young Artist: a companion to the Treatises on Flowers and Birds (1817)

Plums, 19th century C013 / 6769
Plums (Prunus domestica), 19th-century artwork. This illustration is from Full Instructions for the Young Artist: a companion to the Treatises on Flowers and Birds (1817)

Apricots, 19th century C013 / 6770
Apricots (Prunus armeniaca), 19th-century artwork. This illustration is from Full Instructions for the Young Artist: a companion to the Treatises on Flowers and Birds (1817)

Pears, 19th century C013 / 6767
Pears (Pyrus communis), 19th-century artwork. This illustration is from Full Instructions for the Young Artist: a companion to the Treatises on Flowers and Birds (1817)

Three varieties of cherries
Plate 13 from Pomona Britannica (1812) by George Brookshaw. Top: morello cherry (Prunus cerasus), centre: caroon cherry (Prunus sp.), bottom: unnamed (Prunus sp.)

Vitis sp. royal muscadine grape

Vitis sp. Black Hamburgh grape
Illustration of a bunch of grapes from Plate LXI by George Brookshaw. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Prunus sp. cherry
Illustration of cherries from Plate VIII in a volume published by George Brookshaw, 1807. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

The Raspberry
This plate represents the Red and White Antwerp, and the Common Raspberries. The White at the top, the Red at the bottom and the Common in the middle. Plate 2 from Brookshaw, G. (1817)

The Plum
Three varieties of the Plum, the upper is the Precos De Tours, on the left is the Lawrances Early Plum and on the right is the Orleans. Plate 11 from Brookshaw, G. (1817)

The Strawberry
Represents five varieties of the Strawberry. Upper is the Golden-Drop, on the right is the Hautboy, the middle is the Chili Strawberry, and the lower is the Scarlet-Flesh Pine

The Pear
The upper pear shown here is the Saint German, on the left is the Comar and on the right is the Brown Beurree, said to be the most delicious of Pears. Plate 51 from Brookshaw, G. (1817)

Vitis sp. black muscadine grape
Plate 50 from Pomona Britannica (1812) by George Brookshaw. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Vitis sp. black Hamburg grape
Plate 59 from Pomona Britannica 1812, by George Brookshaw (1751-1823). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Four varieties of strawberry
Plate 2 from Pomona Britannica (1812) by George Brookshaw.. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Prunus sp. cherry tree
Illustration from Full Instructions for the Young Artist (1817) by George Brookshaw

Ribes sativum, white and red currants
Illustration from Full Instructions for the Young Artist (1817) by George Brookshaw. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Pyrus communis, conference pears
Illustration from Full Instructions for the Young Artist: a companion to the Treatises on Flowers and Birds 1817, by George Brookshaw

Malus communis, apple tree
Illustration from Full Instructions for the Young Artist (1817) by George Brookshaw

Anemone sp. anemone
Illustration from Full Directions for the Young Artist (1817) by George Brookshaw. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Prunus armeniaca, apricot tree
Illustration from Full Instructions for the Young Artist (1817) by George Brookshaw. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Ranunculus sp. buttercup
Illustration from Full Directions for the Young Artist (1817) by George Brookshaw. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Prunus domestica, plum tree
Illustration from Full Instructions for the Young Artist (1817) by George Brookshaw

Convolvulus tricolor, convolvulus
Illustration from Full Directions for the Young Artist (1817) by George Brookshaw. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Sixteen varieties of gooseberries

Amicua melon
An illustration of a melon from Plate LXXII in a volume published by George Brookshaw. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Rubus sp. raspberry
Illustration of raspberries by George Brookshaw, held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

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George Brookshaw, a British artist known for his exquisite botanical illustrations, captured the essence of nature's bounty with precision and artistry. His works showcased a variety of fruits and furniture pieces, each meticulously crafted to perfection. In "The Smooth Leaved Green Antigua Pine, " created in 1807 by Henri Merke, Brookshaw depicted the Ananas comosus or pineapple, its vibrant colors and intricate details bringing it to life on paper. The sweetness of this tropical fruit seems almost palpable through his masterful strokes. Another masterpiece by Brookshaw is "Silver Rock Melon" from 1812. This aquatint and stipple-engraving showcases the lusciousness of a melon's flesh with such realism that one can almost taste its juiciness. Hand-finished touches add depth and texture to this captivating artwork. Plate LII presents us with a bunch of purple grapes in all their glory. Created in 1809 using aquatint and stipple-engraving techniques, Brookshaw captures the elegance and richness of these fruits as they hang together in perfect harmony. Brookshaw's talent extended beyond just illustrating fruits; he also had an eye for furniture design. A George III style bowfront bookcase from around 1880 exemplifies his skill at creating timeless pieces that blend functionality with beauty. Its parcel-gilt finish adds an air of sophistication to any room it graces. "Pumpkin, " another work from 1812, showcases Brookshaw's ability to infuse even humble vegetables with artistic flair. Through colored aquatint finished by hand, he transforms this ordinary gourd into something extraordinary – capturing every curve and crevice with meticulous attention to detail. Among his most celebrated works are those featured in Pomona Britannica: No. 52 - Black Prince Grape (1809), No. 64 - Scarlet Flesh Romana Melon (1812), and No. 82 - Pears (1807).