James Sowerby

Shop 801 artworks by James Sowerby (British, 1757–1822) — every piece is public domain and can be printed as canvas, rolled canvas, framed canvas or a framed print.

James Sowerby was an English naturalist, illustrator and mineralogist. Contributions to published works, such as A Specimen of the Botany of New Holland or English Botany, include his detailed and appealing plates. The use of vivid colour and accessible texts was intended to reach a widening audience in works of natural history. The standard author abbreviation Sowerby is used to indicate this person as the author when citing a botanical name.

Biography adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

At a glance

Most of James Sowerby's work on the site falls under Figurative (612), Flowers (123), Plants & Animals (46).

By movement, it's catalogued as Neoclassicism (801).

Culture: American (1).

By orientation: 53 landscape, 745 portrait, 3 square.

Other British artists of the period

Artists from the same country and generation, also in the archive:

• George Cruikshank — 381 artworks
• James Gillray — 378 artworks
• Thomas Girtin — 152 artworks
• John Buckler — 122 artworks
• Cornelius Varley — 106 artworks
• Francis Wheatley — 95 artworks
• William Alexander — 88 artworks
• John Downman — 78 artworks

Prints of these artworks

Prints of any artwork on this page are made to order at the production partner closest to you, starting from $21.99 including shipping, in Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print.

Sizes and framing

Sizes are listed in inches and centimetres, with up to 26 sizes available depending on the print type, from small desk pieces up to large statement pieces. A size that doesn't match this artwork's own proportions is centred and trimmed to fit, and each print type's page states exactly how much of the image that removes.

Framed Canvas and Framed Print orders are available in 8 frame colours (Black, White, Natural, Gold, Walnut, Silver, Dark Grey, Light Grey); Canvas and Rolled Canvas have no frame and no glass.

Frequently asked questions

How many James Sowerby artworks does Archive Lane have?

801 public-domain artworks by James Sowerby are catalogued on Archive Lane, each available as a free preview, a digital download, or a made-to-order print.

What nationality was James Sowerby?

James Sowerby is catalogued as British (born 1757, died 1822).

Can I download these as digital files?

Yes, every artwork can be previewed for free and downloaded as the original high-resolution file with a one-off purchase or a membership.

Can these be printed and framed?

Yes, any artwork here can be ordered as a Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print, made to order and shipped locally.

Is this art really public domain?

Yes. Every artwork on Archive Lane is in the public domain, meaning the original copyright has expired, so it can be reproduced and sold as a print without a licence from the artist's estate.

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