Antique Natural HistoryOriginal plates from the naturalists' books, 1600s to 1900s

Antique Botanical Prints

Plantae

Flowers, fruit, ferns, orchids and medicinal plants, drawn for botanists and printed for the libraries and gardens of the 18th and 19th centuries.

1,067 prints

Period

Before 1700 3018th century 81Early 19th century 262Late 19th century 50420th century 69

Artist or book

Louis van Houtte 59Curtis's Botanical Magazine 56Bertuch 49Calwer's Käferbuch 29Sowerby 23E. J. Lowe 19Benjamin Maund 16Weinmann 11Reichenbachia 11Hooker 9Jacquin 4Buffon 4
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  1. Old Purple Jacob's Ladder, Golden Monkeyflower and Red Kangaroo Paw Prints, 1797
    Pl. 721Old Purple Jacob's Ladder, Golden Monkeyflower and Red Kangaroo Paw Prints, 1797 1797$580
  2. Antique Prints of Red Gladiolus, Purple Gerbera Daisy and Pink Canna Lily, 1799
    Pl. 722Antique Prints of Red Gladiolus, Purple Gerbera Daisy and Pink Canna Lily, 1799 1799$580
  3. Botanical Illustration of Cardamom Plant (Cardamomum majus arborescens) , 1696
    Pl. 723Botanical Illustration of Cardamom Plant (Cardamomum majus arborescens) , 1696 1696$490
  4. Botanical Illustration of Sesame Plant (Sesamum indicum) - Munting’s 1696 Herbal
    Pl. 724Botanical Illustration of Sesame Plant (Sesamum indicum) - Munting’s 1696 Herbal 1696$490
  5. Botanical Illustration of White Turmeric (Curcuma zedoaria) by Blackwell, 1696
    Pl. 725Botanical Illustration of White Turmeric (Curcuma zedoaria) by Blackwell, 1696 1696$490
  6. Botanical Illustration of Large Spanish Sorrel (Acetosa Hispanica Maxima), 1696
    Pl. 726Botanical Illustration of Large Spanish Sorrel (Acetosa Hispanica Maxima), 1696 1696$380
  7. Botanical Illustration of Spanish Kidney Vetch, from Munting’s 1696 Herbal
    Pl. 727Botanical Illustration of Spanish Kidney Vetch, from Munting’s 1696 Herbal 1696$390
  8. Botanical Illustration of Soursop (Annona muricata) from Munting’s 1696 Herbal
    Pl. 728Botanical Illustration of Soursop (Annona muricata) from Munting’s 1696 Herbal 1696$435
  9. Botanical Illustration of the Castor Oil Plant (Ricinus communis), 1696
    Pl. 729Botanical Illustration of the Castor Oil Plant (Ricinus communis), 1696 1696$605
  10. Botanical Illustration of Yellow Variegated Sage from Munting’s 1696 Herbal
    Pl. 730Botanical Illustration of Yellow Variegated Sage from Munting’s 1696 Herbal 1696$380
  11. Botanical Engraving of Arrowhead from Munting’s 1696 Herbal Collection
    Pl. 731Botanical Engraving of Arrowhead from Munting’s 1696 Herbal Collection 1696$380
  12. Antique Botanical Print of Banana Shrub and Starry Wild Jasmine, 1803
    Pl. 732Antique Botanical Print of Banana Shrub and Starry Wild Jasmine, 1803 1803$155
  13. Exquisite Botanical Illustrations from Curtis’s Botanical Magazine (1847)
    Pl. 733Exquisite Botanical Illustrations from Curtis’s Botanical Magazine (1847) 1847$480
  14. Antique Ground Ivy Botanical Engraving, Glechoma hederacea, 1805
    Pl. 734Antique Ground Ivy Botanical Engraving, Glechoma hederacea, 1805 1805$155
  15. Original Vintage Botanical Illustrations from Revue Horticole, circa 1855
    Pl. 735Original Vintage Botanical Illustrations from Revue Horticole, circa 1855 1855$550
  16. Lush and Vibrant: A Collection of Exotic Botanical Illustrations, circa 1875
    Pl. 736Lush and Vibrant: A Collection of Exotic Botanical Illustrations, circa 1875 1875$460
  17. Exquisite Botanicals: Clianthus, Grevillea, Anthurium, and More, circa 1885
    Pl. 737Exquisite Botanicals: Clianthus, Grevillea, Anthurium, and More, circa 1885 1885$370
  18. Exotic Botanicals: Pitcairnia, Neumannia, Echnea, and Burchellia, circa 1880
    Pl. 738Exotic Botanicals: Pitcairnia, Neumannia, Echnea, and Burchellia, circa 1880 1880$490
  19. Flora Illustrated: A Collection of 19th Century Botanical Art, Published c.1875
    Pl. 739Flora Illustrated: A Collection of 19th Century Botanical Art, Published c.1875 1875$380
  20. Exquisite Flora: A Chromolithographic Collection from the Revue Horticole, 1855
    Pl. 740Exquisite Flora: A Chromolithographic Collection from the Revue Horticole, 1855 1855$605
  21. Victorian Garden Gems: Exotic Flowers from 1896-97 Illustrated Series
    Pl. 741Victorian Garden Gems: Exotic Flowers from 1896-97 Illustrated Series 1896$550
  22. Vibrant Botanical Chromolithographs: A Showcase of Exotic Blooms, 1875
    Pl. 742Vibrant Botanical Chromolithographs: A Showcase of Exotic Blooms, 1875 1875$370
  23. Van Houtte's Botanical Elegance: A Trio of Exotic Flora, Published in circa 1875
    Pl. 743Van Houtte's Botanical Elegance: A Trio of Exotic Flora, Published in circa 1875 1875$325
  24. Exquisite Hand-Colored Botanical Print of a Siberian Lily (Lilium Pensylvanicum)
    Pl. 744Exquisite Hand-Colored Botanical Print of a Siberian Lily (Lilium Pensylvanicum) Date not stated$245
  25. Exquisite Hand-Colored Lily Prints: Botanical Study of Lilium Species from Japan
    Pl. 745Exquisite Hand-Colored Lily Prints: Botanical Study of Lilium Species from Japan Date not stated$400
  26. Antique Hand-Colored Fern Prints - Aspidium Acrostichoides, Cristatum, Rigidum
    Pl. 746Antique Hand-Colored Fern Prints - Aspidium Acrostichoides, Cristatum, Rigidum Date not stated$270
  27. Antique Set of Botanical Fern Prints– Aspidium Articulatum & Aspidium Coadunatum
    Pl. 747Antique Set of Botanical Fern Prints– Aspidium Articulatum & Aspidium Coadunatum Date not stated$200
  28. Stockwood Golden Hambro Grapes: Hand-Colored Lithograph by Louis van Houtte
    Pl. 748Stockwood Golden Hambro Grapes: Hand-Colored Lithograph by Louis van Houtte Date not stated$270
  29. Botanical Engraving of Alaternoides Afric Lauri Serratae from Commelin, 1706
    Pl. 749Botanical Engraving of Alaternoides Afric Lauri Serratae from Commelin, 1706 1706$325
  30. Botanical Engraving of Aloe Afric Erecta from Caspar Commelin's Work, 1706
    Pl. 750Botanical Engraving of Aloe Afric Erecta from Caspar Commelin's Work, 1706 1706$325
  31. Botanical Engraving of Tithymalus Aiz Arbor from Caspar Commelin’s Work, 1706
    Pl. 751Botanical Engraving of Tithymalus Aiz Arbor from Caspar Commelin’s Work, 1706 1706$325
  32. Aloe Afric Humilis Botanical Engraving from Caspar Commelin’s Work, 1706
    Pl. 752Aloe Afric Humilis Botanical Engraving from Caspar Commelin’s Work, 1706 1706$325
  33. Botanical Engraving of African Aloe from Commelin’s "Praeludia Botanica", 1703
    Pl. 753Botanical Engraving of African Aloe from Commelin’s "Praeludia Botanica", 1703 1703$325
  34. Antique Handcolored Engraving of Medicinal Plants, c.1800
    Pl. 754Antique Handcolored Engraving of Medicinal Plants, c.1800 1800$135
  35. Antique Set of Three Botanical Fern Prints by E.J. Lowe (1868), Aspidium Series
    Pl. 755Antique Set of Three Botanical Fern Prints by E.J. Lowe (1868), Aspidium Series 1868$270
  36. Set of 3 Antique Fern Prints - Aspidium Pubescens, Elongatum, Dilatatum (c.1868)
    Pl. 756Set of 3 Antique Fern Prints - Aspidium Pubescens, Elongatum, Dilatatum (c.1868) 1868$270
  37. Comet Orchid (Darwin's Orchid): Hand-Colored Lithograph by Louis van Houtte 1855
    Pl. 757Comet Orchid (Darwin's Orchid): Hand-Colored Lithograph by Louis van Houtte 1855 1855$270
  38. Double Flowering Camellia: Hand-Colored Lithograph from Louis van Houtte, 1855
    Pl. 758Double Flowering Camellia: Hand-Colored Lithograph from Louis van Houtte, 1855 1855$270
  39. Regal Prayer Plant: Hand-Colored Lithograph by Louis van Houtte, 1855
    Pl. 759Regal Prayer Plant: Hand-Colored Lithograph by Louis van Houtte, 1855 1855$270
  40. Stamford Rhododendron: Hand-Colored Lithograph by Louis van Houtte, 1855
    Pl. 760Stamford Rhododendron: Hand-Colored Lithograph by Louis van Houtte, 1855 1855$270
  41. 1897 Victorian Botanical Print, India-Rubber Plant (Ficus Elastica)
    Pl. 7611897 Victorian Botanical Print, India-Rubber Plant (Ficus Elastica) 1897$245
  42. 1897 Botanical Print, Castor-Oil Plant (Ricinus Communis)
    Pl. 7621897 Botanical Print, Castor-Oil Plant (Ricinus Communis) 1897$245
  43. 1897 Botanical Prints, Hybrid Coleus, Scarlet Sage, and Spotted Dead Nettle
    Pl. 7631897 Botanical Prints, Hybrid Coleus, Scarlet Sage, and Spotted Dead Nettle 1897$380
  44. 1897 Vibrant Botanical Prints, Libonia, Myoporum, Lantana, Vervain and Verbena
    Pl. 7641897 Vibrant Botanical Prints, Libonia, Myoporum, Lantana, Vervain and Verbena 1897$550
  45. 1897 Botanical Prints, Beard-Tongue, Collinsia, Zaluzianskya, and Monkey Flower
    Pl. 7651897 Botanical Prints, Beard-Tongue, Collinsia, Zaluzianskya, and Monkey Flower 1897$490
  46. 1897 Botanical Prints, Purple Toadflax and Maurandya Barclayana
    Pl. 7661897 Botanical Prints, Purple Toadflax and Maurandya Barclayana 1897$325
  47. 1897 Decorative Botanical Prints, Calceolaria Hybrida, Rugosa, and Alonsoa
    Pl. 7671897 Decorative Botanical Prints, Calceolaria Hybrida, Rugosa, and Alonsoa 1897$380
  48. 1897 Botanical Prints, Nierembergia, Salpiglossis, and Butterfly Flowers
    Pl. 7681897 Botanical Prints, Nierembergia, Salpiglossis, and Butterfly Flowers 1897$380

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