Susina Damaschina Settembrina - Plum

by Giorgio Gallesio

Bringing the heritage of the 19th century Italian culture into your home is easy with this wonderful botanical illustration of the Susina Damaschina Settembrina (September Damson Plum). Printed from the world famous work by Giorgio Gallesio, called "Pomona Italiana"—which is believed to be the best publication on the subject of taxonomy of fruits, except for the one in Great Britain—this image skillfully combines science and classical art.

Gallesio was an Italian botanist who made precise descriptions of native plants and his works were used by Charles Darwin. This marvelous illustration depicts a large branch covered with ripe Damson plums with deep colors and dust-covered skins contrasting with the delicate flowers and the variegated green leaves. It is done in the rare technique of aquatint and completed by hand as the first edition.

Suitable for the kitchen, dining room, or a wall devoted to antique illustrations of nature.