Art Deco Botanical Illustration of Gourds Art Nouveau Lithograph

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The rare antiquarian book, La Plante et Ses Applications Ornementales with Art Nouveau Aesthetic Movement illustrations by nine artists was … Read more The rare antiquarian book, La Plante et Ses Applications Ornementales with Art Nouveau Aesthetic Movement illustrations by nine artists was originally published in 1896 under the direction of Eugène Grasset. This is an art lithograph print of one of the original botanical plates, titled "Gourd" featuring the vine and fruit of this vegetable plant. The artist is Der Kurbiss. Main colors are green, blue, rich aubergine brown, and orange with touches of yellow, gray and lilac purple. It is one of two prints in this portfolio to feature gourds.

The piece is in very nice vintage, near perfect, condition with just a small trace of light toning around the edges. Because this was originally bound in a portfolio, the left-hand binding side may have some very slight irregularities, and we note a teensy dot of red ink at the top left corner. We make mention only for accuracy's sake, as framing will likely cover any signs of age that may be present. Please review photos.

Entire sheet measures 11" wide x slightly less than 15" tall. Side edge borders outside double black lines are 1" each long side, 0.5" at top edge, and 1.25" at bottom edge including the titling in English, French and German.

We obtained quite a few other lithographs after the original plates; please see others offered in our Chairish shop by using the "Home Lab" link in the box directly below this description. Combined shipping for multiple purchases can be arranged. These would create a stunning Art Deco era display put together in groups of 4, 6, 8 or more! See less