Botanical plate 1899 - Aquatic Potamogetons by A. Pratt. Wild grasses.

Authentic illustration from 1899 (127 years ago!). This is not a modern reproduction, but an old engraving. Subject: Water Buttercups. Artist: Anne Pratt. Size: 15 X 24 cm. Edition: around 1889. Paper of elegant and vintage ivory white. Condition: Generally good condition, slight golden patina of the paper due to age, well-preserved colors. Anne Pratt (1806 – 1893) was a brilliant English botanical illustrator, whose bright and detailed works ignited a passion for flowers in her Victorian audience. Her books beautifully united science, art, and wonder of nature. This lithograph belongs to a collection of botanical plates from the 19th century, published around 1899, in a major work by Anne Pratt dedicated to British flora. It finely illustrates the artistic and scientific craftsmanship of the time, blending naturalistic precision with decorative elegance. Authentic and original, this plate reflects the richness of botanical knowledge and the growing interest in nature in the 19th century. This beautiful botanical plate features seven species of water buttercups with elongated leaves and characteristic greenish flower spikes. The aquatic plants are depicted with great attention to detail, highlighting the diversity of leaf shapes, stems, and inflorescences of these freshwater plants. 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: 114-IV-241.