Bilder Carl Gustav Jablonsky (1756–1787) – Set of Four Fungal Plates Featuring Nolanea and Amanita Species – Copperplate Engravings (Late 18th Century)

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This rare and finely engraved set of four fungal plates features detailed depictions of mushrooms from the genera Nolanea and Amanita, showcasing characteristic forms, textures, and taxonomic structures in accordance with Linnaean classification. Each composition includes multiple species with anatomical dissections, developmental stages, and spore details. Among the illustrated specimens are Nolanea cetrata, Amanita vaginata, Amanita strobiliformis, Amanita eliae, and several others, rendered with remarkable delicacy and scientific clarity.

Carl Gustav Jablonsky (1756–1787) was a Prussian naturalist and illustrator based in Berlin, who served as private secretary to Queen Elisabeth Christine of Prussia. Though his career was cut short by an early death, Jablonsky played a formative role in the development of natural history illustration, working in close alignment with emerging Linnaean standards. His engravings are valued today for their precision, elegance, and lasting influence on taxonomic image-making.

Artist or Maker:
Carl Gustav Jablonsky

Dimensions:
24 cm x 16 cm each

Medium:
Copperplate Engravings

Date:
Late 18th Century

Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.