Botanical plate from 1889 - Centaury by Lefevre. Antique engraving of nature

Magnificent authentic 136-year-old engraving, not a mere reproduction: White Centaury • 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* (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 education, making each print a precious fragment of natural history. Beautiful botanical illustration depicting Centaurea candidissima with its characteristic orange-yellow flower heads and deeply lobed silvery foliage. The print highlights the morphological details of this Mediterranean plant with its remarkable ornamental properties. • 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: 103-1-12 Text inscribed on the engraving: MEDICINAL PLANTS - Pl. 12 - CENTAUREA CANDIDISSIMA - Printed by Monrocq Frères ----- Decoration, vintage, flower