Pera del Duca - Pear

by Giorgio Gallesio

Enter the glorious era of 19th-century botany in Europe with this exquisite reprint of the work entitled "Pera del Duca" (The Duke’s Pear) created by the great Italian botanist Count Giorgio Gallesio. The reproduction first appeared between 1817 and 1839 within the pages of his magnum opus Pomona Italiana.

The print artfully presents the heirloom variety Pyrus dugalis, with a pear branch depicted in full glory, along with an artistic and very detailed depiction of the section cut with the visible seed core of the fruit. Renowned for their distinctive blend of scientific accuracy and romanticism, the works of Gallesio have been famous for their use of color printing and hand finishing.

The perfect choice to grace your kitchen, dining area, or gallery wall with a hint of the renaissance period and organic charm.