Bilder Carl Axel Magnus Lindman (1856–1928) – Set of 4: Hawthorn, Whitebeam, and Cotoneaster Botanical Studies – Chromolithograph (Circa 1905)

Beskrivning

This set of four botanical prints illustrates multiple species of deciduous shrubs and trees from the rose family (Rosaceae) found in the Nordic region. The composite illustration details several plants, including various forms of Hawthorn (Crataegus) and the Whitebeam (Sorbus aria), displaying their distinctive leaves, flowers, and red fruit. The prints originated from the celebrated botanical publication Bilder ur Nordens Flora (Pictures of Northern Flora), a comprehensive scientific and artistic documentation of Scandinavian flora. The project involved updating and greatly expanding earlier works using the new, cost-effective method of color lithography.

Carl Axel Magnus Lindman was a Swedish botanist, professor, and botanical illustrator known for his significant contributions to the documentation of Nordic plant life. He held a professorship at the Swedish Museum of Natural History (Naturhistoriska Riksmuseet) in Stockholm. His magnum opus, Bilder ur Nordens Flora, published between 1901 and 1905, was designed to be both scientifically accurate and accessible to the public. It remains a definitive and aesthetically influential work in European botanical illustration.

Artist or Maker: Carl Axel Magnus Lindman

Dimensions: Approximately 24 × 34 cm (Double-page sheet size)

Medium: Chromolithograph

Date: Circa 1905

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.