Large-Flowered Pansies Botanical Illustration by Louis van Houtte, 19th Century

Antique botany print depicting the Wallflower, Hoary Shrubby Stock and the Great Sea Stock. This print originates from 'The Flowering Plants of Great Britain' by Anne Pratt...

Hybrid Begonia Botanical Illustration by Louis van Houtte, 19th Century This illustration depicts a Begonia hybrida, commonly referred to as Hybrid Begonia. The species name sugge...

Antique Botanical Engraving of Dyer's Alkanet and Primrose Varieties - 1803 Floral Print by Samuel Curtis This engraving is from "The Bota...

Van Houtte's Tigridia Botanical Illustration by Louis van Houtte, 19th Century This illustration features *Tigridia van Houttei*, commonly known as Van Houtte's Tigridia, a plant recognized for its unique, eye-catching flowers. Measuring approximately 24 x 16 cm (9.5 x 6.5 inches), this print is part of the esteemed botanical series "Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l'Europe," curated by Louis van Houtte, a renowned 19th-century Belgian horticulturist. Van Houtte's work is distinguished by its meticulous botanical illustrations, capturing a wide range of plant species with precision and artistry. The *Tigridia van Houttei* depicted here is native to Mexico, as indicated by the label "Mexique." The plant is characterized by its long, ribbed leaves and striking flowers, which display a mix of dark maroon, purple, and yellow. These flowers have a distinct appearance, resembling the markings of a tiger, which is fitting given the genus name *Tigridia*, derived from the Latin word for tiger. The term "châssis froid" suggests that this plant is suited for cultivation in cold frames...

A striking original botanical print from the 1880s, featuring Bignonia venusta, also known as flame vine or orange trumpet vine. This brilliantly colored illustration captures the dr...

Alpine Avens and Crocus – Original Hand-Colored Botanical Print, 1880s A charming original 19th-century botanical print featuring Alpine Avens (Acaena microphylla) and Crocus boryan...

Published in L’Horticulteur Français A rare and richly colored antique botanical lithograph depicting six varieties of pelargoniums, including the boldly patterned “Capitaine Lechai...

Engraving with original hand-colouring. 1834. 230mm by 155mm. From Paxton's 'Magazine of botany and register of flowering plants' by Sir Joseph Paxton.