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Botanical Engravings of Enchanter’s Nightshade and Water-Milfoil Species, 1902

$408.34per set
£302.57per set
€340per set
CA$558.46per set
A$608.99per set
CHF 322per set
MX$7,325.56per set
NOK 4,086.21per set
SEK 3,744.98per set
DKK 2,590.38per set

About the Item

Title: Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings of Enchanter’s Nightshade and Water-Milfoil Species, 1902 Description: This elegant botanical set from 1902 features three beautifully hand-colored engravings depicting delicate wetland and woodland plants. The plates show Circea alpina (Alpine Enchanter’s-Nightshade), Myriophyllum verticillatum (Whorled Water-Milfoil), and Myriophyllum spicatum (Spiked Water-Milfoil). Each species is illustrated with characteristic detail, combining scientific precision and subtle artistry typical of early 20th-century English natural history publications. The Alpine Enchanter’s-Nightshade, with its soft pink blossoms and heart-shaped leaves, is portrayed with a sense of lightness and grace. Native to cool mountain woods and shaded valleys, it is accompanied by detailed drawings of its floral parts and root structure below. The Whorled Water-Milfoil is a striking aquatic plant rendered with its distinctive feathery submerged leaves and vertical flowering spike of yellow blooms, perfectly capturing its fluid, underwater elegance. The Spiked Water-Milfoil, with its purplish stems and small pink-tinged flower clusters, complements the series with a delicate and airy form that speaks to the quiet beauty of freshwater habitats. Each engraving reveals exceptional craftsmanship through the fine etched lines and precise hand coloring, enhancing the natural hues of green, yellow, and pink. The inclusion of magnified botanical details demonstrates the educational and artistic balance central to the period’s natural science works. Printed on soft cream paper, the compositions retain their crispness and gentle tone, making them ideal for both collectors and interior display. Condition report: Excellent for age. Light marginal toning and occasional small specks, consistent with early 20th-century paper. Clear plate marks and generous borders preserved throughout. Framing tips: These three prints form a beautifully cohesive set when framed together in slender gold, dark green, or walnut frames with ivory mounts. The contrast of woodland and aquatic species offers a serene natural theme, perfect for libraries, studies, or garden-inspired interiors. When displayed horizontally, they evoke a tranquil rhythm of nature in harmonious color and form. Technique: Hand-colored engraving Maker: British, published London, 1902
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.24 in (26 cm)Width: 6.7 in (17 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 3
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1902
  • Condition:
    Condition report: Excellent for age. Light marginal toning and occasional small specks, consistent with early 20th-century paper. Clear plate marks and generous borders preserved throughout.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-13347-22, -23, -241stDibs: LU3054347476892

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