George Brookshaw, Pomona Britannica (British fruits), London, printed for the author by T Bensley; published by White, Cochrane et al, 1812

Henri-Louis Duhamel du Monceau's 1768 work on French pomology (the study of fruit), Traité des arbres fruitiers, started a vogue for this genre, which lasted well into the 19th century. The word 'pomology' derives from pomum, Latin for 'orchard fruits', as does the name of Pomona, the Roman goddess of abundance. English artist George Brookshaw's work on British fruits is notable for its large scale, and for the velvety appearance and tonal depth of its hand-coloured aquatint illustrations.