Antique botanical engraving, 1889 - Sedges by A. Pratt - Wild herbs

Sedges: 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 plate 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 specimen a precious fragment of natural history. This beautiful botanical illustration presents different varieties of sedges and sedges with their characteristic flower spikes. The specimens display a range of colors from soft green to reddish-brown, with precise details of the inflorescences and foliage. This scientific plate highlights the morphological diversity of these plants of wetland environments. • 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: 104-1-244. Decoration, Vintage. ------ Texts inscribed on the print: 1. AXILLARY SPIKED CAREX, Carex axillaris 2. DOWNY-FRUITED CAREX, C. Tomentoscarpa 3. GREAT PANICLED CAREX, C. Paniculata 4. PARADOXICAL CAREX, C. Paradoxa 5. LESSER PANICLED CAREX, C. Paniculata.