Antique botanical lithograph, 1889. Ferns and parsley by A. Pratt. Engraving

Parsley Ferns: Authentic 136-year-old print, not a reproduction. • Date of publication: 1889. • Size of the print: 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 print a precious fragment of natural history. Superb botanical illustration depicting two species of delicate ferns with their detailed root systems. The scientific composition highlights the finely cut fronds and reproductive structures characteristic of these primitive 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: 104-1-278. Decoration, Vintage. ----- Texts inscribed on the engraving: 278 1 FINE-LEAVED GYMNOGRAMMA Gymnogramma leptophylla 2 PARSLEY FERN Allosorus crispus. The fine-leaved gymnogramma unfurls its elegant fronds with ultra-fine divisions, creating a delicate, wispy foliage of a soft green reminiscent of lace.