Old engraving 1922, Wheat 1, varieties of wheat, cereals, flour • Lithograph, Original plate

• magnificent historical engraving from 1922, on the different varieties of wheat, their uses and the diseases that can affect them, an exploration leads us to understand their importance in food and the agricultural economy • original document and not a simple reproduction • size of the sheet: 31 X 23 cm, ideal for framing • with more than 100 years of age, the state of conservation of this engraving is excellent • this piece is signed by jacques maurice dessertenne (1867-1962), a renowned french painter and illustrator, specializing in anatomical, botanical and zoological plates. • lithograph taken from an old larousse encyclopedia in french, a true time capsule that mixes the information and aesthetics of its time. • the sheet is a high quality vellum paper, in an elegant creamy white, which gives this print an unrivaled vintage charm. • other similar engravings: see my store or send me a message if you are looking for particular subjects, I offer a large number of subjects • for the purchase of several engravings please contact me to agree on a reduction.