John Nugent Fitch after Matilda Smith

Brachychiton Acerifolius, Australian plant, antique botanical lithograph print

1912

'Chamaedorea Glaucifolia' (Glaucous Parlour Palm), native to Columbia. Antique botanical lithograph with original hand-colouring , 191...

'Eulophia Virens – Greenish Eulophia' Orchid lithograph with original hand-colouring , 1866, by Walter Hood Fitch (1817-1892). Native orchid of Sri Lanka a...

Botanical Illustration of Little Kurrajong: Brachychiton bidwillii This lithograph features the Brachychiton bidwillii, commonly known as the Little Kurrajong. Native to Australia, this small tree or shrub is appreciated for its stunning red or pink bell-shaped flowers and large, lobed leaves. The illustration captures the plant's unique floral structure and the texture of its leaves, alongside detailed depictions of its reproductive parts, highlighting the botanical intricacies of the species. This artwork is part of the renowned botanical series "Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l'Europe," created by Louis van Houtte, a prominent Belgian horticulturist in the 19th century. Van Houtte's works are celebrated for their scientific accuracy and artistic quality, making significant contributions to the understanding and appreciation of global plant diversity. The lithograph employs hand-coloring, a technique that was commonly used during the period to achieve vivid, lifelike representations of plants. The condition of this print is well-preserved, showing vibrant colors and fine details, with minor signs of aging such as slight foxing, which is typical of antique botanical illustrations...

Sizygium Jambolanum – Java Plum Botanical Lithograph c.1863 This antique botanical print depicts Syzygium cumini, commonly known as the Malabar plum, Java plum, black plum, or jambolan. The lithograph shows a detailed branch laden with clusters of ripening fruits in various stages, from reddish-purple to deep black, hanging gracefully among glossy, broad elliptical leaves with pronounced veins. Below the main illustration are precise scientific drawings showing the flower structure, fruit cross-sections, and seeds, highlighting the botanical characteristics essential for study and classification. This lithograph originates from ‘Fleurs, fruits et feuillages choisis de la flore et de la Pomone de l' Ile de Java peints d'après nature’ by Berthe Hoola Van...