Antique engraving, 1889 - Mullein flower by Lefevre. Botanical plate

Magnificent authentic 136-year-old engraving, not a mere reproduction: Mullein • Edition: 1889 • Size: 18 x 27 cm • Artist: Achille Lefevre • Elegant, vintage, slightly creamy-white card stock • Condition: Very good condition, slight signs of age The artist of this work is Achille Lefevre, a botanical illustrator. This engraving belongs to a collection of 19th-century botanical plates, published in *Les Plantes médicinales indigènes et exotiques* (Indigenous and Exotic Medicinal Plants) in 1889, a seminal work on the therapeutic properties of plants. It exquisitely illustrates the artistic and scientific expertise of the period, blending naturalistic precision with decorative elegance. Authentic and original, this plate testifies to the wealth of botanical and medicinal knowledge of its time. A true time capsule, it combines beauty and educational value, making each copy a precious fragment of natural history. Magnificent botanical illustration depicting mullein with its characteristic tall flower stalks adorned with yellow flowers and red stamens. This illustration perfectly details the different stages of flowering and the structure of this traditional medicinal plant. • 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: 103-1-8 Text inscribed on the engraving: Pl. 8, Mullein Verbascum Thapsus, E. Coll Editeur, Imp Monrocq Paris ----- Decoration, vintage, flower