Old engraving 1921 - Potato 1 by Dessertenne - vegetable plate.

Beautiful authentic engraving aged 104 years, not a simple reproduction: Potato • Edition: between 1921 and 1922 • Size: 23 x 31 cm • Artist: Maurice Dessertenne • High-quality paper, elegantly vintage cream white • The reverse features other articles from the encyclopedia • Condition: very good The artist of the work is Jacques Maurice Dessertenne (1867-1962), a French painter and illustrator, specialised in architecture, anatomical plates, plants, and animals. This engraving belongs to a collection of 20th-century plates, illustrating the artistic and scientific craftsmanship of the time. This original and authentic engraving expresses the richness of naturalistic and cultural knowledge of its era. True time capsules, they are both decorative and educational, making each piece a fragment of history. The engraving focuses on the potato, a study of this essential tuber, its importance in cooking, agriculture, and as a vegetable crop, highlighting its variety of types and uses. • 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: 10-2-389 ----- Decoration, vintage, cooking, variety of potatoes, potato cultivation