Eugène Grasset – Original Lithograph “Water-Lily” (No. 9) from La Plante et ses Applications Ornementales (1896)

With its compound leaves and clusters of red berries, the sorb tree is rich in folk symbolism. 

This second edition of the Water-Lily plate (No. 7) captures all the refined serenity of Plate 9, with slight variations in layout and ornamental balance. 

A companion to Plate 15, this second Gourd composition explores the same plant through a different visual logic. While the botanical study remains consistent, the ornamentation diverges — emphasizing asymmetry, contrast, and a playful yet sophisticated energy.

Graceful and enigmatic, the columbine (ancolie) is rendered here in flowing lines and soft complexity.

An emblem of wisdom and mystery, Solomon’s Seal is presented with refined elegance.

In this vibrant composition, Grasset elevates the humble gourd (courge) to an elegant decorative form. 

The wild geranium bursts forth with lightness and vitality. In this composition, Grasset uses its delicate petals and slender stems to create a lively decorative rhythm, suitable for textiles, embroidery, or wallpaper. 

The snowdrop — the first sign of spring — is here celebrated with minimalism and grace. 

Bright and light, the jonquil (jonquille) is captured in a delicate interplay of upright stems and star-like blossoms.  

Delicate, fragrant, and full of symbolism, the Lily of the Valley (Muguet).

In this vibrant composition, Grasset elevates the humble gourd (courge) to an elegant decorative form.