Poplar Leaf Fungi Studies – Antique French Botanical Plate 622

This remarkable antique French botanical plate presents four detailed studies of growths and fungal structures associated with poplar leaves. Delicately rendered leaves are accompanied by enlarged anatomical and microscopic details, revealing the careful observational approach of nineteenth-century natural-history illustration.

Soft greens, earthy browns, touches of red and warm yellow stand against an aged cream background, giving the composition both scientific character and decorative appeal. The arrangement of Figures 1–4 preserves the educational quality of the original publication while creating an elegant piece of vintage botanical wall art.

Artwork Details

• Artist/Creator: Historical French natural-history illustration; individual illustrator not confirmed from the plate
• Title: Poplar Leaf Fungi Studies
• Original title: Érinée des Peupliers / Érinée du Peuplier Noir / Érinée Pourpre / Érinée Dorée
• Series: Figures des champignons, servant de supplément aux planches de Bulliard
• Date: 19th century, c. 1830s–1840s
• Period: 19th century
• Place of Origin: France
• Medium: Historical color botanical and mycological illustration reproduced from a printed plate

Framed Print Details

• Fine art printing: Professional 12-color fine art printing technology produces vivid, accurate colors with strong tonal depth and significantly greater nuance than standard 4-color inkjet printing.
• Paper: Smooth premium matte paper with a clean, glare-free finish.
• Paper weight: 200 gsm (80 lb).
• Paper thickness: 0.26 mm (10.3 mils).
• Frame material: Durable pine wood.
• Frame dimensions: Approximately 20 mm (0.79 in) deep and 10–14 mm (0.4–0.6 in) wide.
• Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the print while keeping the framed artwork lightweight.
• Ready to hang: A hanging kit is included, allowing the framed print to be mounted directly on the wall.
• Available sizes: Offered in a range of sizes to suit different spaces.
• Materials: Printed using FSC-certified paper and wood where available.
• Production: Each framed print is produced to order through a trusted international network of professional print studios.
• Shipping: Worldwide shipping is available.
• Made to order: There is no minimum order quantity. Each piece is printed and assembled on demand, reducing unnecessary stock and waste.

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