Edward Step, Victorian Botanical Triptych, 1896, Paper, Set of 3

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Step into the enchanting world of Victorian horticulture with "Charming Florals of the Victorian Era," a collection of original antique … Read more Step into the enchanting world of Victorian horticulture with "Charming Florals of the Victorian Era," a collection of original antique prints from the celebrated work "Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse" by Edward Step. Published in 1896, this collection was among the era's most comprehensive guides to the flowers adorning the lush gardens and glasshouses of the time. This trio of prints showcases a diverse palette of nature's splendor: the vibrant Wallflower (Cheiranthus cheiri), the lush Ten-Week Stock (Matthiola annua), and the delicate Dicentra Spectabilis, also known as Bleeding Heart. Each illustration is a testament to the meticulous craftsmanship and passion for botanical accuracy and beauty that defined the Victorian era. Produced using the chromolithography printing technique, these illustrations represent a period when art and science were intertwined, and the replication of floral beauty required both technical skill and artistic vision. See less