Botanical engraving from 1897 - drawing of Sarracenia - original old flower plate by A.Lefevre

Discover this magnificent and rare botanical engraving dating from 1897, featuring the sarracenia plant. 🌿 this is an authentic copy, over 120 years old, and not a recent reproduction. The illustration is a beautiful size of 20 X 29 cm, large enough to see all the details and will look stunning if you decide to frame it. 🌿 the condition, although vintage, is very good, just light creases barely visible. This chromo-lithograph of haunting accuracy and beauty transmits the natural tones of the leaves and the flower. 🌿 this original board with its beautiful patina, sold without frame, is signed by achille lefevre, botanical illustrator. It is both informative and aesthetic, celebrating the beauty of the plant world 🌿 sarracenia is a fascinating carnivorous plant that grows in humid, acidic areas. It is often called "pitcher plant" in reference to the shape of its leaves which resemble a funnel. This plant attracts, captures and digests insects to supplement its nutritional needs. Different sarracenia species feature a variety of colors and patterns on their leaves, adding an intriguing dimension to your plant collection. 🌿 this old engraving comes from a work initially designed for horticulturists and nurserymen. It was published by octave doin in paris with the librairie agricole de la maison rustique and the grain merchant of vilmorin andrieux 🌿 the cardboard paper of this lithograph is cream, thus giving a retro charm to the whole. The back is blank. 🌿 in addition, I offer many other engravings from the same series, all distinct and old. Also explore my varied collection of illustrations and lithographs, including botanical and zoological ones from other series. [ref. 019-dph.t4. Pl.61] 🌿 do not hesitate to contact me for more information or to consider a group purchase.

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