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Original Botanical Treasures: The Orchids of Müller's 1904 Collection
$325 (£245, €290)
Period original, not a reproduction.
Shipped from the Netherlands, flat, insured and tracked, worldwide. Returns accepted within 14 days.
- Date
- 1904
- 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.
- Period
- 20th century
- Section
- Botanical
- Reference
- f_38174732
Botanical Treasures: The Orchids of Müller's 1904 Collection
This collage is an assemblage of four botanical illustrations from Walter Müller's 1904 classic, 'Abbildungen der in Deutschland und den angrenzenden Gebieten vorkommenden Grundformen der ORCHIDEEN-ARTEN'. Each illustration is a detailed study of a different orchid species, showcasing the diversity and complexity of these enchanting plants.
The prints feature "Neottia nidus avis Rich.", "Limodorum abortivum Sw.", "Aceras hircina Lindl.", and "Aceras anthropophora R. Br.", each rendered with exquisite care to display the plants' unique features, from the intricate flower structures to the robust root systems.
The use of subtle color gradients and precise linework exemplifies Müller's skill in capturing the delicate beauty of these species. Insets offer a magnified view of individual flower parts, emphasizing the scientific value of these illustrations.
