Antique botanical engraving, 1889 - Mountain herbs by A. Pratt - plate

Mountain Herbs: 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 illustration 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 copy a precious fragment of natural history. Magnificent botanical illustration depicting various species of grasses and sedges in their natural habitats. The plate meticulously details the spikes, leaves, and root systems of each species, offering a comprehensive study of these herbaceous plants. • Find all my lithographs and prints on my profile. • Message me with any questions. • Fast shipping and careful packaging for safe delivery. • For multiple print purchases, contact me for combined shipping. Reference: 104-1-248. Decoration, Vintage. ----- Texts inscribed on the engraving: 1 MOUNTAIN SEDGE 2 ROUND HEADED 3 TUFTED SEDGE 4 KINDERED 5 LARGER LANCE FRUITED 6 CAREX COLLINA 7 CAREX PALLESCENS 8 CAREX GLAUCA 9 MARSH 10 GLENDER HEADED BOTTLE.