Planche botanique fruit - Bigarade cornue bigarade capturing botanical and zoological details

capturing botanical and zoological details with remarkable precision

it will appeal to lovers of plant curiosities and vintage illustrations

Faithful to Poiteau's scientific and artistic style

emblematic of old gardens

a typical vegetable from traditional vegetable gardens

Planche botanique fruit - Bigarade cornue bigarade capturing botanical and zoological detailsThis plate is a reproduction of an illustration by Pierre Antoine Poiteau , taken from his work " Pomologie franaise: recueil des plus beaux fruits cultivs en France ," published in 1846. It depicts the Seville orange (Citrus aurantium), a variety of bitter orange, known for its unique appearance and use in gastronomy and perfumery. The illustration, botanically precise, perfectly captures the delicate details of the bark, leaves, and distinctive