Antique Onion and Leek Botanical Print, Kitchen Garden Study, 1852

€ 190

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Date: 1852
Mapmaker / artist: Carl Gustav Calwer, Stuttgart, 1852
Technique: Hand-colored lithograph
Sheet size: 26.5 × 21 cm (10.4 × 8.3 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-14178-66

What the condition grades mean

Excellent: Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good: Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good: Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair: Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.

Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.

Condition

Noticeable age toning with scattered foxing and minor edge wear. Strong original hand coloring. From a bound volume.

About this sheet

Antique Onion and Leek Botanical Print, Kitchen Garden Study, 1852

Description
This striking original hand-colored lithograph illustrates onions, leeks, and related alliums from Carl Gustav Calwer’s Landwirthschaftliche und technische Pflanzenkunde, published in Stuttgart in 1852. The plate shows bulbs, roots, stems, and flower heads with clear botanical precision.

The bold vertical structure and rich green tones make this one of the most decorative kitchen-garden subjects in the series. Calwer’s careful rendering highlights both agricultural function and natural beauty, reflecting the importance of alliums in 19th-century European diets.

This plate works exceptionally well as a standalone statement piece, particularly in kitchens, dining rooms, or restaurant interiors.

Condition report
Noticeable age toning with scattered foxing and minor edge wear. Strong original hand coloring. From a bound volume.

Framing tips
Frame singly with a wide neutral mat. Dark wood or black frames enhance contrast and depth.