Eugène Grasset – Columbine (Plate 11), Original Lithograph from La Plante (1896)

his extraordinary plate by Eugène Grasset features the water-lily (Nénuphar), rendered with both botanical accuracy and ornamental imagination. 

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. 

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

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

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. 

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

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

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

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.

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

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