Botanical engraving from 1897 - Large-spotted pansy - Old flower plate by E.Godard

Discover this magnificent and rare botanical engraving dating from 1897, featuring the large-spotted pansy. 🌿 This is an authentic copy, over 120 years old, and not a recent reproduction. The illustration is a beautiful size of 20 x 29 cm, large enough to see all the details and will look stunning if you decide to frame it. 🌿 the condition, although vintage, is very good, the edges of the sheet are slightly worn. This chromo-lithograph of captivating accuracy and beauty, transmits the natural tones of the leaves and the flower. 🌿 this original board with its beautiful patina, sold without frame, is signed by Edouard Godart, botanical illustrator. It is both informative and aesthetic, celebrating the beauty of the plant world. 🌿 the large-spotted pansy is a variety of pansy characterized by its large flowers. The macules, or colored markings, add a distinct charm to these flowers. This plant is prized for its bright colors and its ability to brighten up spring gardens. 🌿 this old engraving comes from a work initially designed for horticulturists and nurserymen. It was published by Octave Doin in Paris with the agricultural bookstore of Maison Rustique and the grain merchant of Vilmorin Andrieux. 🌿 the cardboard paper of this lithograph is cream, giving a retro charm to the whole. The back is blank. 🌿 Furthermore, I offer many other engravings from the same series, all distinct and old. Also explore my varied collection of illustrations and lithographs, including botanical and zoological ones from other series. 🌿 do not hesitate to contact me for more information or to consider a group purchase, thus benefiting from discounts and advantageous shipping costs. [ref. 019-dph.t4. Pl.48] Related subjects: floral nostalgia retro garden of yesteryear composition horticulture herbarium decoration period drawing formerly bouquet flora.