Art Nouveau engraving 1896 - Clematis and lion statue - Illustration

✨ Authentic engraving from 1896 (130 years ago!). This is not a modern reproduction, but a genuine antique engraving. ✨ Subject: Climbing clematis and decorative statue. 🌿 Artist: Gustave Fraipont. 🌿 Size: 22 X 28 cm. 🌿 Edition: 1896. 🌿 Elegant vintage cream-white paper. 🌿 Condition: Very good, with slight signs of age. See also the photos. Gustave Fraipont, a student of Henri Hendrickx, was a drawing teacher at the Maison d'éducation de la Légion d'honneur and the author of numerous works on drawing techniques. He is one of the founding members of the Société des artistes lithographes français. This illustration showcases the naturalistic decorative style typical of botanical albums from the late 19th century, where plant observation blends with delicate Art Nouveau aesthetics. Created using chromolithography, it stands out for its soft colours, subtle gradients, and an almost pictorial quality inspired by watercolours. The piece combines botanical realism with artistic elegance. It is part of a luxurious publication of its time, designed to celebrate the beauty of the plant world. A magnificent floral composition featuring climbing clematis with large purple and mauve flowers entwined around an elegant gilded lion statue. This plate perfectly illustrates the art of combining lush vegetation with architectural decorative elements in the spirit of the late 19th century. 🌸 Secure shipping: Rigid protection to ensure condition upon arrival. 🌸 Bulk purchase: Discounts available for the purchase of multiple plates. Contact me to optimise shipping costs. 🌸 More choices in my shop - Browse my other lithographs and prints for more botany and zoology. Reference: 109-1-B17. --- Decoration, vintage, botany, garden, gold, sculpture, flowers, gardening, climbing, decorative.