Old engraving 1928 - Medicinal plants by A. Millot. Botany

Authentic lithograph from 1928 (98 years ago!). This is not a modern reproduction, but an old engraving. Subject: Medicinal plants. Artist: Adolphe Millot. Size: 23 X 31 cm. Edition: between 1928 and 1933. Elegant vintage cream-white paper. Condition: very good. The artist of the work is Adolphe Millot (1857-1921), a famous French illustrator in the fields of natural history. This engraving comes from an old encyclopedia, illustrating the artistic and scientific craftsmanship of the time. This original and authentic engraving expresses the richness of naturalist and cultural knowledge of its era. A true time capsule, it is both decorative and educational. This magnificent botanical plate presents a rich collection of medicinal plants finely illustrated with their characteristic details. A wide variety of therapeutic species are depicted in their natural colours, with leaves, flowers, fruits, and roots carefully detailed. The harmonious composition highlights the diversity of shapes and colours of these plants with healing properties. Secure shipping: Rigid protection to ensure the 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: 9-5-624. Texts inscribed on the engraving: Main medicinal plants Absinthe Wormwood Mountain wormwood Southernwood Chervil Garlic Alkanet Sweet flag Columbine Pulsatilla Anemone Asarum Burdock Belladonna Bryony Hemlock Poppy Colchicum Foxglove Bittersweet Hawkweed Rye ergot Tarragon Spurge Eupatory Butcher's broom Juniper Germander Marshmallow Holly Henbane Lavender Marjoram Mint Mercury Nutmeg Nettle Passionflower Wild pansy Cat's foot Plantain.