1820 Orange Print From 'histoire Naturelle Des Orangers' By Poiteau & Risso

The last lonely citrus left  so cheaper as homeless . A scarce Pierre-Antoine Poiteau (1766-1854)  orange print  Starting as a gardener, Poiteau became head of the Botanical School of Paris. He traveled extensively, visiting Santa Domingo, Haiti and New Guinea, supervising botanical gardens and bringing back to France seeds and new species.Head of some of the great botanical gardens of France, including Versailles and Fontainebleau. Poiteau collaborated with many of the great botanists and illustrators of the day, including Turpin and was probably the most talented pupil of Redoute.

These are  stipple engravings from Joseph Risso & Pierre Poiteau's Histoire Naturelle des Orangers (Natural History of Oranges) published in 1818 to 1820 (hence latest date being listed). A rare  work showcasing copper plate engravings of oranges, lemons, grapefruit and other citrus in bright colour and intricate detail. Each print measures approximately 10 1/2 inches by 13 3/4 inches.

Condition Issues: water mark in the margin at page edge , light age surface soiling