Items Similar to Nigritella Nuances: Botanical Portraits of Alpine Orchids from 1904

Floral Symphony: Müller's 1904 Botanical Illustrations

Alpine Botanical Lithograph Pair of Wintergreen and Primrose, 1874

Native US Flora - Four Original Botanical Chromolithograps, 1879

Spiranthes Splendor: Vintage Botanicals from 1904

Historic Orchids: A 1904 Catalogue Illustration

Vintage Orchids Published in 1904: A Study of Platanthera Species, 1904

Want more images or videos?

Request additional images or videos from the seller

1 of 6

Nigritella Nuances: Botanical Portraits of Alpine Orchids from 1904

$282.72per set

£209.65per set

€240per setVAT Included

CA$394.74per set

A$400.52per set

CHF 228.80per set

MX$4,849.24per set

NOK 2,687.96per set

SEK 2,684.40per set

DKK 1,829.98per set

About the Item

The collage features two botanical prints from the early 20th-century publication by Walter Müller, showcasing the genus Nigritella. These illustrations are typical of the period, meticulously detailed, and rendered with scientific accuracy combined with artistic beauty. The first print depicts Nigritella suaveolens, a species recognized for its dense spike of small, reddish flowers that collectively form a cylindrical shape. The plant's slender, linear leaves and the detailed structure of the root system are accurately illustrated. Individual floral parts are dissected and displayed to provide a clearer understanding of the flower's morphology. The second print illustrates Nigritella angustifolia, which also features a spike of tightly packed flowers, but with a more pronounced dark red hue. The leaves of this species are narrow and long, and the root system is shown in detail, similar to the first print. Dissections of the flower structure are included to highlight the intricate internal features that distinguish this species. Both prints exemplify the skillful art of botanical illustration, aimed at conveying the unique characteristics of each species for identification and study. They reflect the detailed observation of plant anatomy, from the roots to the individual parts of the flowers, which is crucial for botanical research and education. These images would have been valuable to both scientists and enthusiasts of the time for their combination of aesthetic appeal and informative content.

Dimensions:
Height: 9.45 in (24 cm)Width: 5.91 in (15 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Materials and Techniques:
Paper
Period:
1900-1909
Date of Manufacture:
1904
Condition:
Good. One edge rough, but leaving enough space for matting or framing. Study the images carefully.
Seller Location:
Langweer, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: BG-13691-21 and BG-13691-221stDibs: LU3054338167152

More From This Seller

View All

Historical Flora: Orchids of 1904 in Art and Science

Located in Langweer, NL

In this collage are two botanical illustrations from Walter Müller's esteemed 1904 work, detailing the orchid species of Germany and its environs. The first print showcases "Orchis...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Prints

Materials

Paper

Orchids of Germany and Adjacent Regions: A Visual Archive, 1904

Located in Langweer, NL

This collection of botanical illustrations depicts the intricate beauty and diversity of orchid species found in Germany and surrounding areas, as documented in Walter Müller's 1904 ...

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Prints

Materials

Paper

German Meadow Orchids: A Heritage of Botanical Artistry, 1904

Located in Langweer, NL

This collage presents a selection of orchid illustrations that exude the charm and detail characteristic of early 20th-century botanical art. Each image is a study of the orchid spec...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Prints

Materials

Paper

Ephemeral Elegance: Orchids of 1904 in Müller's Illustrations

Located in Langweer, NL

Ephemeral Elegance: Orchids of 1904 in Müller's Illustrations Description: This collage presents a trio of exquisite botanical illustrations from Walter Müller's 1904 book, a compre...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Prints

Materials

Paper

Original Botanical Treasures: The Orchids of Müller's 1904 Collection

Located in Langweer, NL

Botanical Treasures: The Orchids of Müller's 1904 Collection This collage is an assemblage of four botanical illustrations from Walter Müller's 1904 classic, 'Abbildungen der in Deu...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Prints

Materials

Paper

Listera Lore: Botanical Illustrations of Heart-Leaved Orchids from 1904

Located in Langweer, NL

The collage features two antique botanical prints of Listera orchids from Walter Müller's book on orchid species found in Germany and surrounding areas, published in 1904. The firs...

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Prints

Materials

Paper

Alpine Avens and Crocus – Original Hand-Colored Botanical Print, 1880s

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Alpine Avens and Crocus – Original Hand-Colored Botanical Print, 1880s A charming original 19th-century botanical print featuring Alpine Avens (Acaena microphylla) and Crocus boryan...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Prints

Materials

Paper

Set of Six Fine Antique British Hand Coloured Botanical Prints, circa 1900's, Early Mid 19th Century

Set of Six Fine Antique British Hand Coloured Botanical Prints, circa 1900's

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Set of Six Hand Coloured Botanical Prints/Lithographs and Engravings Published by G. Ridgway, S. Curtis, W. Baxter and W. Fitch Early Mid 19th Century Size: image: 8.5 x 5.5 inches P...

Category

Early 19th Century Art Deco Still-life Prints

Materials

Color

John Nugent Fitch after Matilda SmithSchomburgkia leuddemani, orchid, antique botanical flower lithograph print, 1912

Schomburgkia leuddemani, orchid, antique botanical flower lithograph print

By John Nugent Fitch after Matilda Smith

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

'Schomburgkia leuddemani', orchid, native to Venezuela. Antique botanical lithograph with original hand-colouring , 1912, lithographed by John Nugent Fitch (1840–1927) after the watercolour by Matilda Smith (1854–1926). From Curtis' Botanical Magazine. Fold-out plate with two vertical folds as issued. 240mm by 300mm (sheet) Matilda Smith (1854–1926) was a botanical artist whose work appeared in Curtis's Botanical Magazine for over forty years. She became the first artist to depict New Zealand's flora in depth, the first official artist of the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, and the second woman to become an associate of the Linnaean Society. John Nugent Fitch was a British botanical...

Category

Early 20th Century Naturalistic Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Set of Six Fine Antique British Hand Coloured Botanical Prints, circa 1900's, Early Mid 19th Century

Set of Six Fine Antique British Hand Coloured Botanical Prints, circa 1900's

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Set of Six Hand Coloured Botanical Prints/Lithographs and Engravings Published by G. Ridgway, S. Curtis, W. Baxter and W. Fitch Early Mid 19th Century Size: image: 8.5 x 5.5 inches P...

Category

Early 19th Century Art Deco Still-life Prints

Materials

Color

Set of Six Fine Antique British Hand Coloured Botanical Prints, circa 1900's, Early Mid 19th Century

Set of Six Fine Antique British Hand Coloured Botanical Prints, circa 1900's

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Set of Six Hand Coloured Botanical Prints/Lithographs and Engravings Published by G. Ridgway, S. Curtis, W. Baxter and W. Fitch Early Mid 19th Century Size: image: 8.5 x 5.5 inches P...

Category

Early 19th Century Art Deco Still-life Prints

Materials

Color

Set of Six Fine Antique British Hand Coloured Botanical Prints, circa 1900's, Early Mid 19th Century

Set of Six Fine Antique British Hand Coloured Botanical Prints, circa 1900's

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Set of Six Hand Coloured Botanical Prints/Lithographs and Engravings Published by G. Ridgway, S. Curtis, W. Baxter and W. Fitch Early Mid 19th Century Size: image: 8.5 x 5.5 inches P...

Category