Close-ups
Framed and on the wall
Frame and rooms are illustrations of how the print could look; the description says what is included.
Antique Maize Botanical Print, Corn Plant Study, Germany 1852
$200 (£150, €180)
Period original, not a reproduction.
Shipped from the Netherlands, flat, insured and tracked, worldwide. Returns accepted within 14 days.
- Date
- 1852
- Size
- 10.4 × 8.3 in (26.5 × 21 cm)
- Condition
- Good. Condition report: Noticeable age toning with some foxing and minor edge wear. Strong original hand coloring, especially in the ear of corn.
- Period
- Late 19th century
- Artist or book
- Calwer's Käferbuch
- Section
- Botanical
- Reference
- f_48105112
- Colour
- Hand coloured
What the condition grades mean
- Excellent
- Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
- Very good
- Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
- Good
- Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
- Fair
- Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.
Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.
Antique Maize Botanical Print, Corn Plant Study, Germany 1852
This striking original hand-colored lithograph depicts maize (corn) in detailed botanical study, published in Carl Gustav Calwer’s Landwirthschaftliche und technische Pflanzenkunde in 1852. The plate presents the plant with leaves, tassel, and vividly colored ear, accompanied by anatomical details.
The strong vertical composition and deep red kernels make this one of the most visually powerful plates in the series. It reflects the growing agricultural importance of maize in 19th-century Europe and demonstrates Calwer’s commitment to clarity and instructional value.
Today, this print functions as an exceptional standalone decorative piece, ideal for kitchens, dining areas, or farm-inspired interiors. Its bold color and confident composition set it apart from the more restrained cereal studies.
Condition report: Noticeable age toning with some foxing and minor edge wear. Strong original hand coloring, especially in the ear of corn.
Framing tips: Best framed singly with a wide neutral mat. Dark wood or black frames emphasize the dramatic central form.
Technique: Hand-colored lithograph
Maker: Carl Gustav Calwer, Stuttgart, 1852
