Antique engraving from 1889 - Banana tree - Vintage botanical lithograph

Magnificent authentic 136-year-old engraving, not a mere reproduction: Banana Tree and Antelope • Edition: 1889 • Size: 18 x 27 cm • Elegant, vintage, slightly creamy-white card stock • Condition: Very good condition, slight signs of age This engraving belongs to a collection of 19th-century botanical plates, published in *Les Plantes médicinales indigènes et exotiques* (Indigenous and Exotic Medicinal Plants) in 1889, a seminal work on the therapeutic properties of plants. It exquisitely illustrates the artistic and scientific expertise of the period, blending naturalistic precision with decorative elegance. Authentic and original, this plate testifies to the wealth of botanical and medicinal knowledge of its time. A true time capsule, it combines beauty and educational value, making each copy a precious fragment of natural history. Magnificent botanical illustration depicting a tropical banana tree with its characteristic large green leaves and drooping purple flower. The scene is completed by a graceful tawny antelope in a lush landscape with more palm trees in the background. • Find all our lithographs and prints on our profile • Message us with any questions • Fast shipping and careful packaging for safe delivery • For bulk purchases, contact me for a discount • Color engraving Reference: 103-1-7 Text inscribed on the engraving: MEDICINAL PLANTS - PLANT 7 - BANANA TREE Musa paradisiaca ----- Decoration, vintage, flower