Botanical engraving from 1904 - Oaks II - Tree with acorns - Lithograph

Magnificent authentic engraving 121 years old, not a simple reproduction. Subject: Oaks. • Edition: between 1902 and 1907. • Size: 15.5 X 24.5 cm. • Elegant vintage cream-white paper. • Text in German. • Condition: very good. This illustration comes from a large German encyclopedia, blending scholarly texts, maps, and detailed engravings, reflecting the intellectual and editorial demands of its time. Authentic and original, it bears witness to the encyclopaedic ambition to encompass all human knowledge. A true mirror of the world before the First World War, this work combines rigor, elegance, and pedagogical clarity, making each volume a valuable testimony to the history of knowledge. The illustration features three species of oaks with their characteristic foliage and acorns. The white oak with rounded lobed leaves, the red oak with more deeply cut and serrated leaves, and the cork oak with smaller leaves are observed. The botanical details are finely represented with the veins of the leaves and the typical fruits of each species. • Find all my lithographs and prints in my shop. • Send me a message for any questions. • Fast delivery and careful packaging for a risk-free reception. • For bulk purchases, send me a message for a single shipping fee and to discuss a discount. Reference: 112-1-44. Texts inscribed on the engraving: Translation: 1. Woolly oak (White or black oak, Quercus lanuginosa), 1a Fruit. — 2. Gall oak (Valonia oak, Quercus Aegilops) — 3. Hairy oak (Quercus cerris). --- Decoration, vintage, Quercus, forest species, dendrophile, forestry, deciduous leaves, tree, foliage, acorn. This plate presents a naturalistic and scientific style, typical of 19th-century botanical illustrations, characteristic of German encyclopaedias. The lithography technique is enhanced with subtle and naturalistic colours, offering precise botanical realism. The meticulous drawing of the veins and the faithful representation of the species reveal a rigorous pedagogical approach.