Art Nouveau Engraving 1896 - Peaches and Wasps by Fraipont. Botanical plate.

Authentic engraving from 1896 (129 years old). This is not a modern reproduction, but a genuine antique engraving. Subject: Peaches and Wasps. 🌿 Artist: Gustave Fraipont. 🌿 Size: 22 X 28 cm. 🌿 Edition: 1896. 🌿 Elegant vintage cream-white paper. 🌿 Condition: Very good. See also the photos. Gustave Fraipont, a student of Henri Hendrickx, was a drawing teacher at the House of Education of the Legion of Honour and the author of numerous works on drawing techniques. He is one of the founding members of the Society of French Lithographic Artists. This illustration showcases the naturalistic decorative style typical of botanical albums from the late 19th century, where plant observation blends with a delicate Art Nouveau aesthetic. Created using chromolithography, it is distinguished by its soft colours, subtle gradients, and an almost pictorial rendering inspired by watercolours. The overall effect combines botanical realism with artistic elegance. It is part of a luxurious publication of its time, designed to celebrate the beauty of the plant world. Beautiful botanical illustration depicting branches of apple trees laden with ripe fruits in shades of red-orange, accompanied by lush green foliage. Several yellow and black striped wasps are seen around the apples, creating a lively and colourful natural scene. 🌸 Secure shipping: Rigid protection to ensure the condition upon arrival. 🌸 Bulk purchase: Possible discounts for the purchase of multiple plates. Contact me to optimise shipping costs. 🌸 Shop: Browse my other lithographs and prints for more botany and zoology. Reference: 109-1-9.