Botanical engraving from 1904 - Peaches and apricots - Orchard fruit plate

Magnificent authentic engraving 121 years old, not a simple reproduction. Subject: Peaches and apricots. • Edition: between 1902 and 1907. • Size: 15.5 X 24.5 cm. • Elegant and vintage cream-white paper. • Text in German. • Condition: very good. This illustration comes from a large German encyclopedia, blending scholarly texts, maps, and detailed engravings, reflecting the intellectual and editorial rigor of its time. Authentic and original, it bears witness to the encyclopaedic ambition to encompass all human knowledge. A true mirror of the world before the First World War, this work combines rigor, elegance, and pedagogical clarity, making each volume a valuable testimony to the history of knowledge. The illustration features an elegant composition of different varieties of peaches and apricots arranged harmoniously. The fruits display a range of colours from golden yellow to bright red, accompanied by their pits and delicate pink and white flowers. Each fruit is depicted with striking realism, showcasing the nuances of colour and the characteristic velvety texture. • 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: 112-1-48. Texts inscribed on the engraving: Translation: Peaches and apricots Kobersberg Moorpark Ambrosia Portafaix Lakeert Apricots Peaches Rivers Leopold Early Mitzbraune Peking Pigeon Red Nectarine Madeleine Peach Nobility. --- Decoration, vintage, stone fruits, orchard, prunus, flowering, fruit agriculture. Peach, apricot, arboriculture. This plate presents a naturalistic and scientific style typical of 19th-century botanical illustrations. The chromolithography technique allows for vibrant and nuanced colours that faithfully reproduce the velvety appearance of the fruits. The rendering is remarkably precise with subtle gradients and a balanced composition characteristic of the encyclopaedic plates of the time.