Botanical engraving from 1904 - Cherries - Orchard fruits Lithograph, plate

Magnificent authentic engraving 121 years old, not a simple reproduction. Subject: Varieties of cherries. • 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, combining 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. This magnificent plate presents different varieties of cherries with their fruits, pits, flowers, and leaves. The cherries are depicted in various shades ranging from bright red to dark red almost black, including orange and yellow hues. Each variety is carefully detailed with its distinctive morphological characteristics. • 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: 112-1-27. Texts inscribed on the engraving: Translation: Cherries. Big Gobet. Giant cherry from Heidelfingen. Shiny sweet cherry. Royal amarelle. Market cherry from Ruhrort. Late red pit cherry from Dönissen. Heart-shaped red cherry with a white core. Unknown sour cherry. May red cherry. Heart-shaped cherry from Reiger. Sweet cherry from Lademann. Late early sour cherry. Black pit cherry. Large princess cherry. Yellow pit cherry from Dönissen. Large black pit cherry. --- Decoration, vintage, varieties, cultivation, orchard, fruit tree, harvest. Cherry tree, red fruits, pits. This plate presents a naturalistic and scientific style, characteristic of 19th-century encyclopaedic illustrations. The chromolithography technique offers vivid and realistic colours, with remarkable precision in rendering textures and shades. The meticulous drawing and orderly composition create a work that is both educational and aesthetically pleasing.