Engraving from 1889 - British Ferns by A. Pratt - Vintage lithograph

✨ Authentic engraving from 1889 (136 years old). This is not a modern reproduction, but a genuine antique engraving. ✨ Subject: British ferns. 🌿 Artist: Anne Pratt. 🌿 Size: 15 X 24 cm. 🌿 Edition: 1889. 🌿 Elegant and vintage ivory white paper. 🌿 Condition: Good condition, possible signs of age. See photos. Anne Pratt (1806 – 1893) was a brilliant English botanical illustrator, whose bright and detailed works ignited a passion for flowers in her Victorian audience. Her books beautifully combined science, art, and wonder of nature. This engraving belongs to a collection of botanical plates from the 19th century, published in 1889, in a major work by Anne Pratt dedicated to British flora. It finely illustrates the artistic and scientific craftsmanship of the time, blending naturalistic precision with decorative elegance. Authentic and original, this plate reflects the richness of botanical knowledge and the growing interest in nature in the 19th century. A true time capsule, it combines beauty and education, making each copy a precious fragment of natural history. A magnificent botanical plate featuring two species of ferns: Wall Rue (Asplenium trichomanes) with its elegant, pinnate fronds, and a second species. The illustration meticulously details the structure of the fronds, the spores, and the root system. The subtle shades of green and anatomical details make this plate a remarkable example of Victorian scientific illustration. 🌸 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. 🌸 Shop: Browse my other lithographs and prints for more botany and zoology. Reference: 104-1-299.