Antique Tobacco Nicotiana Tabacum Botanical Print, 1831

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Antique Tobacco Botanical Print, Nicotiana Tabacum, c.1831 : This elegant botanical engraving depicts Nicotiana Tabacum, the tobacco plant, with flowering … Read more Antique Tobacco Botanical Print, Nicotiana Tabacum, c.1831 : This elegant botanical engraving depicts Nicotiana Tabacum, the tobacco plant, with flowering stems, leaves, and analytical details. Tobacco was one of the most influential cash crops in global trade, deeply intertwined with colonial economies and social history. The plate comes from Zenker’s Merkantilische Waarenkunde and balances scientific clarity with visual grace. The soft pink flowers add delicacy to an otherwise powerful commercial subject. Original hand coloring is subtle and refined, giving the plate excellent decorative appeal.

Condition report: Moderate age-related toning and light spotting. Image remains strong. Technique: Copper engraving with original hand coloring Maker: Jonathan Carl Zenker, Germany, 1831–1832 See less