Old illustration 1959 - Water Lilies - aquatic plant botanical flowers

Magnificent authentic print aged 66 years, not a simple reproduction: White and pink water lilies. • Edition: between 1956 and 1966. • Size: 20 X 26 cm. • Light cream cardboard, elegant and vintage. • Condition: very good, with a very subtle deliberate vintage effect during printing. This illustration adopts the naturalistic style of botanical plates from the 18th to early 19th centuries, characterised by a precise and isolated representation of the plant. The drawing, with great scientific rigour, is balanced by an elegant and decorative composition, highlighting leaves, flowers, and stems in their various states. It reproduces sober and nuanced colours, close to watercolour, with a concern for readability, also in herbalism. This plate, dating from the mid-20th century, served as medicinal advertising with the advertisement on the back. The illustration features different species of water lilies with their large dark green round leaves and delicate flowers. White, pink, and yellow flowers with finely detailed petals can be observed, as well as floral buds and brown stems characteristic of these aquatic plants. • 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: 110-1-6. Texts inscribed on the print: Yellow water lily, minor white water lily, major white water lily. --- Decoration, vintage, water plant, pond, white flower, pink flower, yellow flower, water lily, lotus, aquatic flower. This plate presents a naturalistic and scientific style, typical of botanical illustrations from the 16th and 17th centuries. The copper engraving technique is enhanced with delicate and precise colours, in the tradition of illuminated herbals.