Botanical Engraving 1911 - Phalaenopsis Orchid by Millot - Vintage Flower

Magnificent authentic engraving aged 114 years, not a mere reproduction: Phalaenopsis Orchid. • Edition: in 1911. • Size: 18 X 25 cm. • Artist: Adolphe Millot. • Thick, elegant cream-white vintage paper. • Condition: Very good condition, slight signs of age. See also the photos. The artist of the work is Adolphe Millot (1857-1921), a famous French illustrator in the fields of natural history. This engraving belongs to a series of botanical plates from the early 20th century, published in the Revue Horticole in 1911, a prestigious French journal dedicated to botany and garden art. It finely illustrates the artistic and scientific craftsmanship of the time, blending naturalistic precision with decorative elegance. Authentic and original, it combines beauty and pedagogy, making each copy a precious fragment of natural history and a true time capsule. Magnificent botanical illustration depicting a Phalaenopsis orchid with delicate white flowers tinged with pink. The composition highlights the large, fleshy green leaves and the graceful floral stems bearing several fully opened flowers and buds. • 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: 102-1-13. Texts inscribed on the engraving: A. Millot pinxit - Lith. J.E. Goossens, Brussels - Phalaenopsis Hebe. --- Decoration, vintage, epiphytic, tropical, flowering. This plate presents a scientific naturalistic style from the early 20th century, in the tradition of botanical illustrations. The lithographic technique allows for soft, nuanced colours, with a precise rendering of botanical details.