Old engraving from 1921 - Meadow flowers. Wild botanical plate.

Authentic lithograph from 1921 (105 years ago!). This is not a modern reproduction, but an old plate. Subject: Harmful plants to meadows. Artist: Maurice Dessertenne. Size: 23 X 31 cm. Edition: between 1921 and 1922. Elegant vintage cream-white paper. 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, from an old encyclopedia, illustrates the artistic and scientific know-how of the time. This original and authentic engraving expresses the richness of naturalist and cultural knowledge of its era. A true time capsule, they are both decorative and educational, making each piece a fragment of history. This magnificent botanical plate presents a detailed collection of plants considered harmful in meadows. The illustration includes numerous species with their colourful flowers, varied foliage, and root systems, notably the bright yellow-flowered bitter buttercup, the purple knapweed, the delicate pink autumn crocus, and many other varieties. Each plant is carefully represented with its distinctive botanical characteristics. Secure shipping: Rigid protection to ensure condition upon arrival. Bulk purchase: Possible discounts for the purchase of multiple plates. Contact me to optimise shipping costs. More choices in my shop - Browse my other lithographs and prints for more botany and zoology. Reference: 10-2-430. Texts inscribed on the engraving: Bitter buttercup, Knapweed, Common leucanthemum, Common valerian, Patience dock, Trailing Ononis, Autumn crocus, Market thistle, Sharp sedge, Field horsetail, Common eyebright, Marsh lousewort, Cock's comb, Meadow melampyre, Radonthis.