A superb floral plate from the Second Volume of the Album de la Décoration , published by A. Calavas in Paris and printed by R. Engelmann . Designed by Henry Lambert , it comprises two elegant vertical panels with symmetrical compositions, one devoted to azaleas, the other to irises. Each motif is set within a frame adorned with burgundy scrolls typical of Art Nouveau. The pastel tones – pink, sea green, ochre and saffron – perfectly reflect the decorative aesthetic of the Belle Époque, between stylized naturalism and graphic refinement.
✦ Provenance: A. Calavas Publishing, Paris ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1900 ✦ Dimensions: 36.5 × 26.5 cm ✦ Material: Lithograph on heavy laid paper ✦ Condition: Good overall condition – margins slightly yellowed and some foxing from use, colors bright and well contrasted
A harmonious and sought-after floral print, prized for its refined color combinations and the fine execution characteristic of Engelmann printing.
