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Antique botanical illustrations of the banana tree and its floral anatomy by Turpin.
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Discover the story behind these rare prints in our blog: “Not Just Another Print” — a tribute to the noble origins and hidden artistry of the Dizionario di Scienze Naturali.
Pair of antique botanical engravings depicting the Musa sapientum and Musa paradisiaca, commonly known as the banana tree and the plantain. These vibrant plates illustrate both the entire plant and detailed dissections of the floral structure. Their vivid yellow and green palette offers a lush tropical presence ideal for home or studio decor.
Each print is delicately hand-coloured and showcases the botanical precision typical of Turpins style.
Discover more about the artist in our dedicated blog post.
Details:
Original antique prints (c. early 19th century)
Copperplate engravings, hand-coloured
Sheet size: approx. 22 × 15 cm
Excellent condition
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