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Nature Printing
Plant studies - Nature Printing

Aus dem Katalog
Fotografie des 19. – 21. Jahrhunderts
Auktionsdatum 5.6.2024

Constantin v. Ettingshausen (1826-1897) and Alois Pokorny (1836-1886). Plant studies. 7 Naturselbstdrucke (nature prints) on heavy paper. Each circa 58 x 41 cm. From the publication "Physiotypia plantarum austriacarum. Der Naturselbstdruck in seiner Anwendung auf die Gefässpflanzen des österreichischen Kaiserstaates, mit besonderer Berücksichtigung der Nervation in den Flächenorganen der Pflanzen" Vienna, K.K. Hof und Staatsdruckerei, 1855-6.

Constantin von Ettingshausen and Alois Pokorny, two Austrian botanists of the nineteenth century, embraced an innovative approach to botanical documentation by employing an early reproduction method called "Naturselbstsdruck" (nature prints). This technique allowed them to create detailed impressions of plant specimens, providing a means to accurately record the rich flora of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The nature prints in this collection comprise seven exquisite "self-imprints" of plants, capturing the intricate details and delicate beauty of each specimen in a unique and artistic manner. – Some with minimal foxing, light signs of handling, slight edge wear, otherwise strong impressions in very good condition.