Antique print 1889 - Nasturtium by A. Lefevre - Vintage botanical engraving

Magnificent authentic 136-year-old engraving, not a mere reproduction: Nasturtium (Grande Capucine) • Edition: 1889 • Size: 18 x 27 cm • Artist: Achille Lefevre • Elegant, vintage, slightly creamy-white card stock • Condition: Very good condition, slight signs of age. See also photos The artist of this work is Achille Lefevre, a botanical illustrator. This engraving belongs to a collection of 19th-century botanical plates, published in *Les Plantes médicinales indigènes et exotiques* (Indigenous and Exotic Medicinal Plants) in 1889, a reference work on the therapeutic properties of plants. It exquisitely illustrates the artistic and scientific expertise of the period, blending naturalistic precision with decorative elegance. Authentic and original, this plate testifies to the wealth of botanical and medicinal knowledge of its time. A true time capsule, it combines beauty and education, making each print a precious fragment of natural history. A magnificent botanical illustration depicting the giant nasturtium with its characteristic round leaves and vibrant flowers. The bright orange and red flowers, with their distinctive spurs, are faithfully reproduced in their anatomical detail. • Find all our lithographs and prints on our profile • Send us a message with any questions • Fast shipping and careful packaging for safe delivery • For bulk purchases, contact me for a discount • Color engraving Reference: 103-1-11 Text inscribed on the engraving: MEDICINAL PLANTS - PL. II - GORGEOUS NASTURY - Tropaeolum majus - A. LEFEBVRE PINX. - IMP BECQUET PARIS ----- Decoration, vintage, flower