Original chromolithograph of the orchid Cattleya harrissonii
Description:
Alfred Riocreux (1820-1912) was a French scientific illustrator described as the "most distinguished botanical artist of his day", this fine illustration was produced as a chromolithograph by G. Severeyns. Cattleya harrisoniana "Harrison's Cattley's orchid" is a bifoliate Cattleya species of orchid.
Condition
Unmounted print, 223x295mm. Later inscription to verso.
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