Contrasts in Nature: Pelargonium and Brassica - Botanical Art from 1880

Trio of Antique Botanical Saxifrage Prints: Creeping Sailor, London Pride, and Thick-Leaved Saxifrage This charming set of three antique botanical prints features meticulously d...

Decorative original antique botanical illustrations from "Les Plantes à Feuillage Coloré," published in 1880 in Paris with J. Rothschild as the editor. Each illustration depicts a different plant, characterized by its unique and colorful foliage, which was a common theme of interest during that period, especially among botanists and plant enthusiasts. 1. The first illustration shows "Maranta roseo-picta," commonly known as the Red-veined Prayer Plant...

Set of three antique chromolithographs titled 'Pelargonium - Fuchsia - Begonia'. These prints originate from 'Familiar Garden Flowers' by F. Ed...

"Heritage Blooms: A Triptych of Geranium Varietals" Delve into the botanical elegance of the 19th century with this exquisite set of three antique prints, highlighting the timeless allure of Geranium species. These original illustrations come from Edward Step's seminal work, "Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse," published in 1896. The collection features the Oak-Leaf Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens), the Ivy-Leaved Geranium (Pelargonium Lateripes), and the Zonal Geranium (Pelargonium Zonale) with its fascinating hybrids. Each print stands out for its meticulous detail and delicate chromolithography—a technique that was the pinnacle of print artistry in the late Victorian era, offering richness in color and precision in form. The use of this method requires a separate lithographic stone for each hue, culminating in a depth of color and texture that is both vibrant and precise. These botanical illustrations not only represent the scientific interest in the natural world at the time but also embody the Victorian love...

'Pelargonium' Process print from Frederick William Hulme’s ‘Familiar Wild Flowers’, circa 1890. Hulme was known as a teacher and an amateur b...

'Pelargonium Abd-el-Kader' framed print from 'Annales de la Societe royale d'agriculture et de botanique de Gand'. 1845, Ghent, Belgium. A lovely original lithography from the book ...

'Cineraria Aurita - Two-coloured-leaved Cineraria' Native of the Canary Islands. Original copper-line engraving with original hand-colouring from Henry Andrews' 'The Botanist's Re...

Lithograph hand watercolored. Belongs to the Series "Atlante di Botanica popolare ossia Illustrazione di Piante Notevoli di ogni famiglia" (Atlas of popular botany or illustration o...