Wien, Gerlach & Schenk, 1886. Large folio (57 x 43 cm) stunning chromolithographed plate in a fantastic Art Nouveau style.

A rare plate from Anton Johann Nepomuk Seder's "die Pflanze" [the plant - les plantes] with the finest and most stunning plates of Art Nouveau book design. It is hard to underestimate the beauty and importance of this work by the famous German Art Nouveau painter and art professor, who lived from 1850 to 1916. Each plate from this work is a true highlight of artistic design and absolutely breathtaking. Seder's work had many followers in the Art Nouveau and Art Deco movements and afterwards; original individual plates are still highly in demand. The quality of this chromolithograph is absolutely first class. The different colours give this plate a great depth. Very light toning, a few, small, and very pale damp stains; otherwise, an exceptionally well-preserved print in excellent condition, with beautiful colour combinations. Schneider-Henn, 128.