Set of 12 Antique Botanical Photogravure Plates From the First Edition of Nature's Aid to Design (1907)

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A rare and beautifully curated set of twelve original botanical plates from the highly sought-after first edition of Nature's Aid … Read more A rare and beautifully curated set of twelve original botanical plates from the highly sought-after first edition of Nature's Aid to Design by Esther Sargent Owen, published by John Lane Company in 1907.

Created as an inspirational resource for artists, designers, architects, and decorative arts practitioners during the Art Nouveau era, Nature's Aid to Design celebrated the beauty of botanical forms through carefully composed photographic studies of flowers, vines, blossoms, and foliage. The work became an important design reference for textile designers, illustrators, wallpaper artists, and craftsmen seeking inspiration from nature.

This collection includes twelve original photogravure plates depicting a variety of floral subjects, including Sweet Pea, Camellia, Bloodroot, Cobaea, Calla Lily, Azalea, Carnation, Apple Blossom, Cineraria, Allium, Clintonia, and Clematis. The plates feature elegant monochromatic imagery with generous margins, making them ideal for framing individually or as a dramatic gallery-wall installation.

Their timeless aesthetic complements Arts & Crafts, Art Nouveau, English Country, Cottage, Traditional, Botanical, and Grandmillennial interiors.

**I HAVE OVER 100 PLATES FROM THIS SERIES. IF YOU WOULD LIKE ADDITIONAL PRINTS FOR YOUR COLALGE WALL PLEASE MESSAGE ME.

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Title: Nature's Aid to Design
Author: Esther Sargent Owen
Publisher: John Lane Company
Date: 1907
Edition: First Edition
Quantity: 12 original plates
Medium: Original photogravure book plates
Subject: Botanical studies and floral design motifs
Origin: United States
Unframed

Dimensions
Each plate approximately: 11.5" H x 8" See less