Botanical Engraving 1911 - Hélianthus by J. Guillot - Flower, Lithograph

Magnificent authentic engraving 114 years old, not a simple reproduction: Helianthus hybrids. • Edition: in 1911. • Size: 18 X 25 cm. • Artist: J. Guillot. • Thick, elegant vintage cream-white paper. • Condition: Very good condition, slight signs of age. See also the photos. J. Guillot is an illustrator based in Paris, active towards the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century, who mainly created drawings for horticultural plates. This engraving belongs to a series of botanical plates from the early 20th century, published in the Revue Horticole in 1911, a prestigious French journal dedicated to botany and garden art. It finely illustrates the artistic and scientific know-how of the time, blending naturalistic precision with decorative elegance. Authentic and original, it combines beauty and pedagogy, making each copy a precious fragment of natural history and a true time capsule. Magnificent botanical plate presenting two varieties of Helianthus hybrids with large golden yellow flowers. This detailed illustration shows the distinctive characteristics of each hybrid with their elongated petals and prominent centres. • Find all my 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: 102-1-10. Texts inscribed on the engraving: Helianthus hybrids 1 H sparsifolius - 2 H Miss Moon Bouillot pinxit Lith JL Goffart Brussels. --- Decoration, vintage, sunflower, hybridisation, horticultural. This plate presents a scientific naturalistic style, characteristic of horticultural illustrations from the early 20th century. The lithographic technique enhanced with bright colours offers a precise and delicate rendering.