Antique botanical engraving, 1889 - Woodsia ferns by A. Pratt - nature

Woodsia Ferns: Authentic 136-year-old print, not a reproduction. • Date of publication: 1889. • Print size: 15 X 24 cm. • Artist: Anne Pratt. • Elegant, vintage ivory-white paper. • Condition: Good condition, some signs of age possible. See photos. Anne Pratt (1806–1893) was a brilliant English botanical illustrator whose luminous and detailed works awakened a passion for flowers in her Victorian audience. Her books beautifully combined science, art, and a sense of wonder at nature. This engraving belongs to a collection of 19th-century botanical plates, published in 1889 in a major work by Anne Pratt on British flora. It exquisitely illustrates the artistic and scientific expertise of the period, blending naturalistic precision with decorative elegance. Authentic and original, this print testifies to the wealth of botanical knowledge and the growing interest in nature during the 19th century. A true time capsule, it combines beauty and educational value, making each print a precious fragment of natural history. Elegant botanical print depicting two species of Woodsia ferns with their delicately cut fronds and root systems. The illustration includes anatomical details of the spores and reproductive structures, typical of 19th-century scientific works. • Find all my lithographs and prints on my profile. • Message me with any questions. • Fast shipping and careful packaging for safe delivery. • For multiple print purchases, contact me for combined shipping. Reference: 104-1-279. ----- Text inscribed on the engraving: OBLONG WOODSIA Woodsia Ilvensis RUSTIC LEAVED OF W hyperborea 270. These delicate ferns offer finely cut foliage in a soft green, with elegantly cut fronds reminiscent of botanical lace.