Botanical plate from the series "Les Orchidées" by Henri Lambert, depicting several remarkable species including Cattleya schilleriana , Cattleya intermedia , and Madevallia bulls-bloods . The vertical composition combines large, star-shaped flowers with pale, veined petals, orange-spotted inflorescences, and graphic foliage with exposed roots. The whole perfectly illustrates the botanical aesthetic of the Belle Époque, blending scientific rigor with decorative flair. The chromotypographic printing reproduces subtle colors and a rendering close to watercolor.
✦ Origin: France ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1900 ✦ Dimensions: 53.5 × 34.5 cm ✦ Material: Chromotypography on Heavy Paper ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, old paper slightly patinated, small marks and discreet creases in the margins without impacting the illustration. 1 tear in the lower margin.
Decorative botanical chromotypography from the Belle Époque, ideal for elegant wall decoration, a characterful interior or a naturalist cabinet of curiosities.
