Crinum Lily, L'Horticulture Francais

This refined botanical plate from L'Horticulteur Français captures the exotic beauty of Crinum Belleymei, a striking member of the Amaryllis family prized by Victorian-era plant collectors. Rendered by Annick Bricogne and engraved by Visto for the 1857 volume, the illustration presents the plant's dramatic white blooms with their distinctive rose-pink striping in meticulous detail. The composition follows classical botanical convention: the magnificent flower head dominates the upper portion, its recurved petals and graceful stamens rendered with scientific precision, while a smaller habit study at lower left shows the complete plant emerging from its bulb. The hand-applied colors bring warmth and vitality to the scientific documentation, with the pink stripes glowing against cream petals and rich green foliage. A handsome example from a respected French horticultural journal, this plate would complement collections of botanical illustration, natural history prints, or decorative works celebrating the nineteenth century's passion for exotic flora. Size: 11.0" x 9.0" Artist: Annica Bricogne Condition: Very Good, Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Please refer to each print's image to get a better understanding of the condition.