Botanical engraving 1911 - Bonne de Beaupry pear - natural fruit

Magnificent, authentic 114-year-old engraving, not a mere reproduction: Bonne de Beaupry Pear • Edition: 1911 • Size: 18 x 25 cm • Artist: J. Guillot • Thick, elegant, vintage cream-white paper • Condition: Very good condition, slight signs of age. See also the photos. J. Guillot was a Paris-based illustrator, active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, who primarily created drawings for horticultural plates. 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 design. It exquisitely illustrates the artistic and scientific expertise of the period, blending naturalistic precision with decorative elegance. Authentic and original, it combines beauty and education, making each print a precious fragment of natural history and a true time capsule. Magnificent botanical illustration depicting the Bonne de Beaupry pear variety with a leafy branch and two fruits, one in cross-section. The details show the pearly white flesh, brown seeds, and golden skin with pinkish highlights of this autumn fruit prized for its delicate flavor. • 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: 102-1-12 Text inscribed on the engraving: Carillot pinxit. - Lith. J.J. Goffart, Brussels - Bonne de Beaupry Pear ----- Decoration, Vintage