19th Century Botanical Illustration with Linen Mount - Mercurialis Perennis print blocks And we love the black

And we love the black background

The busts are bisque and the pedestals are glazed

A truly exquisite Chinoiserie piece

Oil on Board

19th Century Botanical Illustration with Linen Mount - Mercurialis Perennis print blocks And we love the blackI 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