Old engraving from 1904 - Agricultural parasites, - Lithograph plate

Magnificent authentic engraving 121 years old, not a simple reproduction. Subject: Agricultural pests. • 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 standards 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. The illustration features a collection of harmful agricultural pests with their stages of development. Various insects such as beetles, their larvae and caterpillars, as well as damaged plants including an attacked carrot and various cereal crops, are observed. Each specimen is meticulously detailed with its different growth phases. • 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: 112-1-30. Texts inscribed on the engraving: Translation: Wireworm Necrophorus Flea beetle Black wheat beetle Cabbage seed weevil Myosotis Common click beetle Common louse of oilseed rape Root gall midge Grain weevil. ---- Decoration, vintage, cereals, weevil, click beetle, flea beetle, leafhopper. This plate presents a scientific and encyclopaedic style characteristic of 19th-century naturalist illustrations. The chromolithography technique offers precise and faithful colours, allowing for rigorous species identification. The detailed and meticulous rendering reflects the didactic approach of scientific works of the time, combining scientific rigor and aesthetic quality.