11/03/2025
New Classical Rare Art Arrives at the Salvation Army Papanui Store
The Corn Flower & The Forest Flower
Date: May 1, 1861
Engraver: E. Holl
Original Artist: A. Bouviere
Publisher: Lloyd Brothers & Co., 29 Ludgate Hill, London
The Corn Flower is an engraved reproduction of an original drawing by A. Bouviere, published by Lloyd Brothers & Co. in 1861. Engraving was a popular 19th-century technique for reproducing and distributing artwork, allowing wider access to artistic works. The title may reference the cornflower’s symbolic association with beauty, nature, and romance in Victorian art.
About the Engraver: E. Holl
E. Holl is likely William Holl the Younger (1807–1871), a distinguished British engraver known for his stipple and line engravings. He was the son of William Holl the Elder (1771–1838), another renowned engraver. Holl the Younger contributed to notable works, including Edmund Lodge’s Portraits of Illustrious Personages of Great Britain and Charles Knight’s Gallery of Portraits. His engravings are held in prestigious institutions like the British Museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About the Artist: A. Bouviere
The identity of A. Bouviere is less clear, but it may refer to Augustus Jules Bouvier (c.1827–1881), a British painter known for delicate watercolors and genre scenes.
About the Publisher: Lloyd Brothers & Co.
Based at 29 Ludgate Hill, London, Lloyd Brothers & Co. was active in the mid-19th century, publishing a variety of prints and literary works that contributed to Victorian art and culture.
Significance of the Piece
The Corn Flower exemplifies 19th-century printmaking, highlighting the collaborative efforts of artists, engravers, and publishers in making fine art more accessible. While the engraver E. Holl is well-documented, the precise identity of A. Bouviere remains uncertain due to limited historical records.
This rare classical artwork is now available at the Salvation Army Papanui Store—a unique opportunity for art enthusiasts and collectors to own a piece of history.
