Botany · 20th century
€ 490
One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.
Very good antique condition with light, even age toning and minor spotting consistent with age. Strong impressions and well-preserved hand coloring.
Antique Botanical Prints – Decorative Set of 10 Hand Colored Plant Engravings
This refined set of ten antique botanical engravings offers a calm, natural elegance that works beautifully in both classic and contemporary interiors. Each plate presents a carefully composed plant study, delicately hand colored and printed on softly aged paper that gives the group a warm, cohesive visual character.
The selection focuses on wild plants, shrubs, and flowering species rendered with clarity and restraint. Subtle greens, gentle floral tones, and finely engraved lines create a harmonious palette that feels organic and timeless. Displayed together, the prints form a balanced wall composition that brings texture, rhythm, and a sense of cultivated calm to an interior.
These works are especially appealing for interior designers seeking authentic botanical imagery with historical depth but strong decorative impact. The set lends itself well to linear arrangements, grids, or paired groupings, making it suitable for living spaces, studies, libraries, hallways, boutique hotels, or wellness interiors.
Originally produced as botanical reference illustrations, the prints have transcended their scientific purpose and now function as elegant decorative artworks. Their quiet presence complements natural materials, neutral walls, and both modern and traditional furnishings.
NOTE: Frames shown are for inspiration only; actual prints are delivered unframed.
Keywords:
Botanical prints, antique botanical engravings, hand colored plants, mistletoe, common mistletoe, tuberous moschatel, common elder, elderflower, danewort, guelder rose, wayfaring tree, honeysuckle, perfoliate woodbine, common woodbine, upright fly honeysuckle, twinflower, Linnaea borealis, wild plants, natural history prints, botanical wall art, floral engravings
Condition:
Very good antique condition with light, even age toning and minor spotting consistent with age. Strong impressions and well-preserved hand coloring.
Framing tips:
Slim black or dark walnut frames with generous off-white or soft ivory mats enhance the botanical forms. Works especially well displayed as a 2 x 5 or 3 x 4 grid for a refined, gallery-like effect.
Technique:
Hand-colored engraving
Maker:
European botanical workshop, early 19th century
