Antique French Botanical Engravings, Set Of 3 – 1840s Hand-Colored Prints In Gilt Rope Frames
Chairish$1,050
Antique French Botanical Engravings, Set Of 3 – 1840s Hand-Colored Prints In Gilt Rope Frames
Chairish$1,050
Elegant set of three original mid-19th-century French botanical engravings (circa 1840s–1860s), hand-colored and presented in matching gilt rope frames with double matting, offering a unified and refined display ideal for a gallery wall or curated interior. Originally published in Paris as part of the esteemed Dictionnaire Universel d’Histoire Naturelle (1841–1849), these engravings exemplify the golden age of 19th-century botanical illustration, when art and science were seamlessly intertwined. Each plate reflects exceptional scientific precision and artistry, featuring finely rendered botanical studies with detailed dissections and original Latin nomenclature. Subjects Depicted: • Astropeia wallichii — flowering tree • Dodecatheon meadia (Gyrocelle de Virginie) — North American wildflower • Laelia / Cattleya — orchid with botanical dissection studies All three engravings were illustrated by the renowned botanical artist Madame Prévost, celebrated for her clarity of composition, balance, and refined hand-coloring. Professionally framed and matted as a cohesive trio, these museum-worthy prints offer timeless sophistication and visual harmony, equally suited to traditional, transitional, or elevated contemporary interiors. Framed Dimensions (each): 14.5” W × 1.75” D × 17.5” H *Styled image is illustrative for inspiration only.