Botanical engraving from 1889 - Autumn crocus - antique vintage lithograph flower

Magnificent authentic 136-year-old engraving, not a mere reproduction: Autumn Crocus • Edition: 1889 • Size: 18 x 27 cm • Elegant, vintage, slightly creamy-white card stock • Condition: Very good condition, slight signs of age. See also photos This engraving belongs to a collection of 19th-century botanical plates, published in *Les Plantes médicinales indigènes et exotiques* (Native 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 educational value, making each copy a precious fragment of natural history. Magnificent botanical illustration depicting the autumn crocus with its delicate pink, six-petaled flowers and clearly visible orange stamens. The plate presents several specimens of this medicinal plant in their natural environment, surrounded by herbs and grasses that highlight the typical habitat of this autumnal species. • 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: 103-1-13 Text inscribed on the engraving: Medicinal Plants - Plate 13 - H. Dufft sculpt. - Monrocq Brothers Printing - Autumn Crocus (Colchicum autumnale) ----- Decoration, vintage, flower