Old engraving from 1889 - Water lilies. Vintage botanical plate.

Magnificent authentic engraving 136 years old, not a simple reproduction: Water Lilies and Aquatic Plants • Edition: in 1889 • Size: 18 x 27 cm • Artist: Achille Lefevre • Slightly carded paper in elegant vintage cream white • Condition: Very good condition, slight signs of age. See also the photos The artist of the work is Achille Lefevre, botanical illustrator. This engraving belongs to a collection of botanical plates from the 19th century, published in Medicinal Indigenous and Exotic Plants in 1889, a reference work on the therapeutic virtues of plants. It finely illustrates the artistic and scientific know-how of the time, blending naturalistic precision with decorative elegance. Authentic and original, this plate bears witness to the richness of botanical and medicinal knowledge of its time. A true time capsule, it combines beauty and pedagogy, making each copy a precious fragment of natural history. Magnificent botanical illustration representing water lilies in their natural aquatic environment. The composition features a large white water lily with immaculate petals and a golden centre, accompanied by a yellow water lily and limnanthemum, all set in a lakeside landscape shaded by large trees. This plate offers a complete view of the ecosystem of medicinal aquatic plants. • Find all our lithographs and prints in my shop • Send me a message for any questions • Fast delivery and careful packaging for a risk-free reception • For bulk purchases, send me a message for a single shipping fee and to discuss a discount Reference: 103-1-26 Texts inscribed on the engraving: 1. White Water Lily. Nymphœa alba. 2. Yellow Water Lily. Nymphœa lutea. 3. Limnanthemum Nymphoïdes