Poppies and Anemones - Jane Webb Loudon

Lithograph on paper
9.5 x 8 in. page. 
12 x 14 in. frame.
 
A "chromeolithographic" plate from The Ladies' Flower-Garden of British Wildflowers. By Mrs. Loudon. Publisher: William Smith, London. An antique botanical illustration showcasing a cluster of flowers including poppies and anemones and their accompanying foliage against a simple, natural paper background. The color palette includes soft yellows, an earthy orange-brown, a delicate white, and a muted purple-blue, all complemented by various shades of green in the stems and leaves. The illustration features five prominent blooms, each depicted with careful attention to detail, highlighting their delicate petals and central stamens. Below the flowers, a cluster of spiky leaves with serrated edges provides a textural contrast. The style is exemplary of scientific botanical drawings, emphasizing accurate representation and naturalistic coloration, created for educational or archival purposes. The overall impression is one of serene natural beauty, meticulously rendered to capture the essence of these floral specimens.
 
This piece is beautifully framed with glass protecting it. It is ready to hang in an antique frame with handprinted finish.