Botanical engraving from 1889 - Lace Fern by A. Pratt - old plate

Lace Fern: Authentic 136-year-old print, not a reproduction. • Date of publication: 1889. • Print size: 15 X 24 cm. • Artist: Anne Pratt. • Elegant, vintage ivory-white paper. • Condition: Good condition, some signs of age possible. See photos. Anne Pratt (1806–1893) was a brilliant English botanical illustrator whose luminous and detailed works awakened a passion for flowers in her Victorian audience. Her books beautifully combined science, art, and a sense of wonder at nature. This engraving belongs to a collection of 19th-century botanical plates, published in 1889 in a major work by Anne Pratt on British flora. It exquisitely illustrates the artistic and scientific expertise of the period, blending naturalistic precision with decorative elegance. Authentic and original, this print testifies to the wealth of botanical knowledge and the growing interest in nature during the 19th century. A true time capsule, it combines beauty and educational value, making each print a precious fragment of natural history. Superb botanical illustration depicting a lace fern with its delicately cut fronds in a soft green. The print also presents details of spores and reproductive structures, demonstrating the scientific precision of the era. • Find all my lithographs and prints on my profile. • Send me a message with any questions. • Fast shipping and careful packaging for safe delivery. • For the purchase of multiple prints, contact me for combined shipping. Reference: 104-1-282. The lace fern unfurls its graceful fronds with finely chiseled cuts, evoking a plant lace of rare elegance. Its delicate leaflets, a tender and luminous green, create an airy and sophisticated pattern that brings a touch of natural freshness.