Print From Botanical Study of Fruits and Nuts by Duhamel Du Monceau, Early 19th Century

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This hand-colored botanical print depicts a cherry branch laden with glossy red fruit and delicate white blossoms, rendered with the … Read more This hand-colored botanical print depicts a cherry branch laden with glossy red fruit and delicate white blossoms, rendered with the precise detail and naturalistic observation characteristic of early scientific illustration. The work is matted in soft cream tones and housed in a mahogany frame that complements the warmth of the aged paper.
Circa early 19th century, this print comes from Duhamel du Monceau's celebrated "Traité des Arbres Fruitiers," a comprehensive French work documenting fruit trees and their varieties through meticulous hand-colored engravings. The botanical study tradition of this period combined artistic skill with horticultural knowledge, creating prints valued equally for their scientific accuracy and aesthetic appeal. If you'd like to learn more about our products, please visit our university page for more information. See less