Antique botanical illustration, 1889 - Marsh fern by A. Pratt. Engraving

Marsh Fern: Authentic 136-year-old print, not a reproduction. • Date of publication: 1889. • Size of the print: 15 X 24 cm. • Artist: Anne Pratt. • Elegant, vintage ivory-white paper. • Condition: Good condition, some signs of age possible. See photos. Anne Pratt (1806–1893) was a brilliant English botanical illustrator whose luminous and detailed works awakened a passion for flowers in her Victorian audience. Her books beautifully combined science, art, and a sense of wonder at nature. This engraving belongs to a collection of 19th-century botanical plates, published in 1889 in a major work by Anne Pratt on British flora. It exquisitely illustrates the artistic and scientific expertise of the period, blending naturalistic precision with decorative elegance. Authentic and original, this print testifies to the wealth of botanical knowledge and the growing interest in nature during the 19th century. A true time capsule, it combines beauty and educational value, making each copy a precious fragment of natural history. Magnificent botanical illustration depicting a marsh fern with its elegantly cut fronds and root system. The print presents different stages of the plant's development, including a fertile frond with its characteristic spores. • Find all my lithographs and prints on my profile. • Message me with any questions. • Fast shipping and careful packaging for safe delivery. • For multiple print purchases, contact me for combined shipping. Reference: 104-1-280. ----- Text inscribed on the print: 240 MARSH FERN Lastrea thelypteris. The marsh fern unfurls its fronds of a tender, luminous green, finely divided into toothed leaflets that create an airy and graceful silhouette.