Eugène Grasset – Solomon’s Seal (Plate 36), Original Lithograph from La Plante (1896)

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

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

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

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.

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. 

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. 

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

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

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

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).