Carl Lindman Botanical Prints – Water Plants, Saxifrage & Alpine (1922), Set of 8

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Presenting an exquisite set of eight antique botanical chromolithographs illustrating a range of aquatic, alpine, and hardy Nordic plants. These … Read more Presenting an exquisite set of eight antique botanical chromolithographs illustrating a range of aquatic, alpine, and hardy Nordic plants. These beautiful plates were published in 1922 as part of the esteemed botanical work "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" by renowned Swedish botanist and illustrator Carl Lindman (1856–1928).

This comprehensive collection meticulously illustrates several distinct species, blending scientific precision with soft, natural coloration. The featured flora includes Water Awlwort (Subularia aquatica), Waterwort and Three-Stamen Waterwort (Elatine hydropiper and Elatine triandra), Purple Saxifrage (Saxifraga oppositifolia), Golden Saxifrage (Saxifraga aizoides), Rhodiola rosea, various Sedum species, Water Pennywort (Hydrocotyle vulgaris), and Slender Hare's Ear (Bupleurum tenuissimum).

Reflecting the high printing standards of early 20th-century Swedish chromolithography, these works capture the delicate beauty of Nordic flora. They are highly collectible and perfect for framing, appealing to botany enthusiasts and interior designers alike.

Item Specifications:
Artist: Carl Lindman (1856–1928)
Medium: Original Chromolithography
Publication: Bilder ur Nordens Flora
Date: 1922
Dimensions: 15 cm x 24 cm (Approximately 5.9 inches x 9.4 inches) each
Acquired from Proverb Auctions in France in 2025. See less