Botanical engraving from 1897 - Large selenipedium - Old original flower plate by A.Lefevre

Discover this magnificent and rare botanical engraving dating from 1897, featuring selenipedium grand. 🌿 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 but with folds in the sheet. 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 🌿 the selenipedium grande is an unusual and impressive orchid, characterized by its large flowers and unique structure. Native to certain tropical regions, this orchid requires specific growing conditions, including high humidity and filtered light. The inflorescences of this orchid, often brightly colored, add an exotic and elegant touch to any plant collector. 🌿 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.63] 🌿 do not hesitate to contact me for more information or to consider a group purchase.

Ref. : TK9DFBR4