Antique Carl Lindman Botanical Color Lithographs, Sweden, 1901–1905, Set of 10

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Set of ten antique botanical color lithographs from Carl Axel Magnus Lindman’s celebrated Bilder ur Nordens Flora, published in Sweden … Read more Set of ten antique botanical color lithographs from Carl Axel Magnus Lindman’s celebrated Bilder ur Nordens Flora, published in Sweden between 1901 and 1905. The plates were produced through color lithographic printing rather than individually hand-colored, a technique that allowed Lindman’s important botanical work to reproduce the delicate coloration of Northern European flora with remarkable accuracy.

This comprehensive collection meticulously illustrates several distinct species, blending scientific accuracy with elegant naturalistic composition. The featured flora includes Cowslip (Primula Veris), Lousewort (Pedicularis Silvatica), Eyebright (Euphrasia Rostkoviana), Bittersweet Nightshade (Solanum Dulcamara), and Great Mullein (Verbascum Thapsus). Each plate pays close attention to the delicate structures of the flowers, leaves, and root systems, serving as both scientific documentation and captivating art.

Reflecting the high printing standards of early 20th-century Swedish publication, these works capture the delicate structures and vibrant colors of the natural world. They are highly collectible and perfect for framing, appealing to botany enthusiasts and interior designers alike.

Item Specifications:
Artist: Carl Lindman (1856–1928)
Medium: Color lithographs
Publication: Bilder ur Nordens Flora
Date: 1901–1905
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