Botany · 19th century
€ 260
One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.
Minor foxing and soft age toning.
Tunbridge Film Ferns – Pair of Victorian Botanical Engravings, 1873
This matched pair focuses on delicate film ferns, illustrated with precision and subtle tonal variation. The fine detail and airy composition give these prints a light, almost ethereal quality when displayed together.
Published in 1873, they exemplify Anne Pratt’s ability to balance scientific accuracy with aesthetic restraint. The understated elegance of this set makes it ideal for collectors who favor subtle botanical imagery over bold or dramatic forms.
Together, they form a refined visual dialogue well suited to intimate interiors and carefully curated gallery walls.
Condition:
Minor foxing and soft age toning.
Framing tips:
Off-white mats with slim natural wood or painted linen frames.
Technique: Hand-colored engraving
Maker: Anne Pratt, England, 1873
