Botanical engraving 1922 - Poisonous plants - vintage floral print

Poisonous Plants: Authentic 103-year-old plate, not a recent reproduction • Publication date: 1927 • Plate size: 23 x 31 cm • Elegant, vintage ivory-white paper • Condition: Fair, small tear in the left edge - see photos This illustrated plate displays the characteristic scientific style of 19th-century natural history books, in the tradition of botanical encyclopedias. The chromolithography technique provides vivid and accurate colors, allowing for precise identification of the species. The result is both scientifically rigorous and aesthetically refined, typical of educational publications of the period. A magnificent botanical plate presenting 26 carefully numbered and illustrated species of poisonous plants. This scientific illustration precisely details the different plant parts: flowers, leaves, fruits, and roots of each dangerous species. A truly educational document highlighting the morphological diversity of poisonous 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: 106-1-24 - These poisonous plants, despite their toxicity, reveal a striking beauty in their diversity of shapes and colors. From the delicate white flowers of belladonna to the imposing umbels of hemlock, by way of the scarlet berries of privet or the golden clusters of laburnum, each species displays a particular charm. Their varied foliage, from tender green to dark purple, their slender or bushy silhouettes, compose a botanical tableau of remarkable aesthetic richness, reminding us that nature often combines beauty and danger