Old illustration 1959 - Maryland Spigelia. Botanical plate, flower.

"Magnificent authentic engraving 66 years old, not a simple reproduction: Maryland Spigelia. • Date of publication: between 1956 and 1966. • Size: 20 X 26 cm. • Light cardboard in elegant vintage cream white. • Condition: very good, with a very subtle deliberate vintage effect during printing. This illustration adopts the naturalistic style of botanical plates from the 18th to early 19th centuries, characterised by a precise and isolated representation of the plant. The drawing, with great scientific rigour, is balanced by an elegant and decorative composition, highlighting leaves, flowers, and stems in their various states. It reproduces sober and nuanced colours, close to watercolour, with a concern for readability, also in herbalism. This plate, dating from the mid-20th century, served as a medicinal advertising medium with the advertisement on the back. The illustration features a tall herbaceous plant with bright red tubular flowers arranged in terminal clusters. The upright stem bears dark green oval leaves arranged oppositely. Anatomical details are represented at the bottom of the plate, showing the floral structures and seeds of the plant. • Find all my lithographs and prints on my profile. • Send us a message for any questions. • Fast delivery and careful packaging for a risk-free reception. • With the 'Create a lot' option, enjoy a discount from 2 items. Reference: 110-1-3. Texts inscribed on the engraving: Maryland Spigelia Lin. ---- Vintage decoration, spigelia, tubular, cluster, upright stem, floral structure, red flower, medicinal plant, herbaceous. This plate presents a naturalistic and scientific style, typical of botanical illustrations from the 18th or 19th century, in the tradition of natural history works. The hand-coloured engraving technique reveals remarkable precision in rendering morphological details.".