Original Botanical Prints · Orchids
Nature's Masterpieces in Original Antique Print: The Orchids of 1904
No. f_38174942190415 × 24 cm
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Orchids
Nature's Masterpieces in Original Antique Print: The Orchids of 1904
$385
€340 · £290
Original print, not a reproduction
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- Date
- 1904
- Sheet size
- 9.4 × 5.9 in (24 × 15 cm)
- Condition
- Good. Good. One edge rough, but leaving enough space for matting or framing. Study the images carefully.
- Collection
- Orchids
- Era
- 1850 and after, Chromolithographs and plant hunters
- Stock no.
- f_38174942
Nature's Masterpieces: The Orchids of 1904
A striking compilation of four botanical prints from Walter Müller's 1904 encyclopedic study of orchids, this collage presents a glimpse into the scientific and artistic exploration of the orchid family in early 20th-century Europe.
The illustrations include "Serapias pseudo-cordigera Moricand", "Cypripedium calceolus L.", "Orchis pallens L.", and "Orchis coriophora L.", each depicting the orchids in full bloom, accompanied by detailed anatomical sketches of their floral parts. These images reflect the intricate beauty of the orchids, with a focus on the diversity of their forms and the specificity of their structures. Müller's work remains an important historical record, marrying the precision of botanical illustration with the allure of natural art.
