19th Century Botanical Illustration with Linen Mount - Mercurialis Perennis print blocks The brass is in beautiful

The brass is in beautiful condition and the decorative etching is exquisite

Oil on Board

And we love the black background

It is a good medium to large size wall mirror (or floor standing

The busts are bisque and the pedestals are glazed

19th Century Botanical Illustration with Linen Mount - Mercurialis Perennis print blocks The brass is in beautifulI love botanical illustrations. Delicate and lyrical, you can feel the gentle pace of a time gone by. I have had this beautiful 19th century illustration mounted in a soft oatmeal linen which adds to the beautiful natural feel. It is currently in a protective cover, hence the glare on some images. It can be framed or is lovely just as is, displayed on a little easel. There are some watermarks on the timeworn paper. They look beautiful in a group of