Botanical Elegance: A Vintage Collection of American Flora, 1879

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Botanical Elegance: A Vintage Collection of American Flora, 1879

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The image shows a collection of six botanical illustrations with a vintage aesthetic, typical of 19th-century chromolithographs, where each plant is portrayed in a realistic manner with attention to botanical details: 1. The first illustration depicts a fern with long fronds that are segmented into numerous small, delicate leaflets, giving the plant a feather-like appearance. The roots are visible, indicating it might be a type of woodland fern. 2. The second shows a flowering plant with large, heart-shaped leaves and clusters of small, trumpet-shaped flowers that have a mix of yellow and orange hues with prominent stamen, suggesting it might be a variety of honeysuckle. 3. In the third, there is a plant with elongated, oval leaves and a series of unique, nodding flowers, each with a distinctively shaped petal structure in a soft pink color, suggesting it could be a type of pea or bean family member. 4. The fourth features a plant with slender, arching stems and alternate leaves, accompanied by an inset showing a single, large, veined leaf. The flowers are not visible, which may indicate the illustration focuses on the foliage, such as a species of Solomon's seal or related genus. 5. The fifth illustration displays a plant with a spiky appearance, comprising numerous small, green, oval-shaped leaves arranged in a row on a single stem, which could be a type of herbaceous plant or flowering grass. 6. Lastly, the sixth image presents a vibrant, eye-catching flower with deep red petals and a prominent, dark center, resembling the characteristics of an echinacea or a type of daisy, known for their coneflowers. These illustrations are likely to be educational, aimed at providing an accurate representation of the plants for identification and study, reflecting the characteristics of the species native to the United States as perceived during that era.

Dimensions:
Height: 9.85 in (25 cm)Width: 7.09 in (18 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
Sold As:
Set of 6
Materials and Techniques:
Paper
Period:
1870-1879
Date of Manufacture:
1879
Condition:
Good condition. All six are a bit rough on the right side. Aged paper with typically warm, yellowish-brown hue, especially around edges. Study images carefully. This set Include text leaves.
Seller Location:
Langweer, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: BG-12277-2-411stDibs: LU3054337872742