Œillets Panachés, d’après Nature
After Jules Sette French
Published by Fleury Chavant French
Lithographed by Lithographie J. Rigo & Cie
Not on view
Page of book containing 185 leaves with a collection of lithographs, aquatints, engravings, and other media, with ornamental designs published by Fleury Chavant in Paris, part of the publication "Guide du Dessinateur de l'industrie: une macédoine de dessins variés , tels que fleurs, ornemens, etc. ... Ouvrage destiné aux fabricants et dessinateurs de soieries... et Papiers Peints..." This plate contains a lithographed reproduction of a botanical painting with a bundle of naturalistic carnations by Jules Sette, executed with shades of gray. Some of the carnations are fully bloomed, and others are closed buds. The stems on which the carnations stand also contain elongated, scrolling leaves.
