Great Water Horsetail Hand-Colored Engraving Pair, Antique, 1873

€ 250

One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.

Date: 1873
Sheet size: 24.4 × 14 cm (9.6 × 5.5 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-14198-26 & BG-14198-27

Condition

Light foxing; stable paper.

About this sheet

Great Water Horsetail and Variegated Horsetail – Antique Pair, 1873
A bold botanical pairing featuring tall, dramatic horsetail forms. The contrast between dense and open structures gives the set strong visual energy.
Published in 1873, this pair works exceptionally well in statement displays or contemporary settings.

Condition:
Minor spotting and toning.

Framing tips:
Cool grey mats with dark-stained frames.

Technique: Hand-colored engraving
Maker: Anne Pratt, England, 1873