Antique engraving 1889 - Coffee tree - Coffee plant - Botanical lithograph

Magnificent authentic 136-year-old engraving, not a mere reproduction: Arabica coffee tree and tropical plantation • Edition: 1889 • Size: 18 x 27 cm • Artist: Achille Lefevre • Elegant, vintage, slightly creamy-white card stock • Condition: Very good condition, slight signs of age The artist of this work is Achille Lefevre, a botanical illustrator. This engraving belongs to a collection of 19th-century botanical plates, published in *Les Plantes médicinales indigènes et exotiques* (Indigenous and Exotic Medicinal Plants) in 1889, a reference work on the therapeutic properties of plants. It exquisitely illustrates the artistic and scientific expertise of the period, blending naturalistic precision with decorative elegance. Authentic and original, this plate testifies to the wealth of botanical and medicinal knowledge of its time. A true time capsule, it combines beauty and education, making each print a precious fragment of natural history. A magnificent botanical illustration depicting the Arabica coffee tree with its glossy green leaves, delicate white flowers, and characteristic red berries. The composition also features a tropical plantation landscape with shade trees and the surrounding vegetation typical of coffee-growing regions. • Find all our lithographs and prints on our profile • Message us with any questions • Fast shipping and careful packaging for safe delivery • For bulk purchases, contact me for a discount • Color engraving Reference: 103-1-10 Text inscribed on the engraving: Pl. 10, COFFEE TREE - Coffea arabica ----- Decoration, vintage, flower