Engraving from 1921 - Potato - by M. Dessertenne. Cooking varieties

Authentic illustration from 1921 (105 years ago!). This is not a modern reproduction, but an old engraving. Subject: Potato - Vegetable Varieties. Artist: Maurice Dessertenne. Size: 23 X 31 cm. Edition: between 1921 and 1922. Elegant vintage cream-colored paper. Condition: very good. The artist of the work is Jacques Maurice Dessertenne (1867-1962), a French painter and illustrator, specialized in architecture, anatomical plates, plants, and animals. This engraving, from an old encyclopedia, illustrates the artistic and scientific know-how of the time. This original and authentic engraving expresses the richness of naturalist and cultural knowledge of its era. This superb botanical plate presents a complete collection of potato varieties classified by use. The illustration precisely details the different shapes, sizes, and characteristics of each tuber, from early varieties to industrial potatoes. Each specimen is carefully numbered and represented in its natural proportions, offering a fascinating glimpse into the diversity of cultivars of this fundamental food plant. Secure shipping: Rigid protection to ensure condition upon arrival. Bulk purchase: Possible discounts for purchasing multiple plates. Contact me to optimize shipping costs. More choices in my shop - Browse my other lithographs and prints for more botany and zoology. Reference: 10-2-389. Texts inscribed on the engraving: Potato Table LXXVIII Early vegetable varieties Field vegetable varieties Large consumption vegetable varieties Forage and industrial varieties Some varieties of potatoes.