Antique engraving 1889 - Spotted Arum by A. Lefevre - Botanical plate

"Magnificent authentic 136-year-old engraving, not a mere reproduction: Spotted Arum and its fruit • 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 educational value, making each copy a precious fragment of history." Natural History. Magnificent botanical illustration depicting a spotted arum lily with its spectacular fruiting spadix bearing scarlet and green berries. The print shows the plant in its natural environment with lush foliage and other tropical plants in the background. • 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: 103-1-6 Text inscribed on the engraving: Medicinal Plants, Plate 6, L. Stevenel, Arum Maculatum - Fruit and Growth, IMP. Monrocq Paris ----- Decoration, vintage, flower