12418 Gustav von Hayek (1836–1911) – Botanical Study of Flowering Plants – Chromolithograph (c. 1885)
"Botanik XX". This botanical study illustrates various flowering plant species with a focus on their morphological characteristics and reproductive organs. The plate features a vertical spike of purple flowers, yellow composite blooms, and a thistle-like specimen, all accompanied by detailed anatomical dissections showing the internal structures of the seeds and floral parts. This work is a chromolithograph, a multi-colored printing process using separate stones for each hue to achieve a vibrant and naturalistic appearance. It was published in Vienna by S. Czeiger as part of a comprehensive natural history series intended for educational and scientific reference.
Gustav von Hayek was an Austrian naturalist and educator known for his contributions to the documentation of flora and fauna in Central Europe. He served as a professor in Vienna and authored several significant textbooks and atlases that standardized botanical and zoological education during the late nineteenth century. Hayek collaborated with specialized printing houses like S. Czeiger to produce high-quality visual aids that combined scientific rigor with artistic clarity. His legacy remains centered on his efforts to make complex natural sciences accessible through meticulous and aesthetically refined illustrations.
Artist or Maker: Gustav von Hayek.
Dimensions: Approximately 42 cm x 29 cm.
Medium: Chromolithograph.
Date: (c. 1885).
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
| Värdering | 200 - 300 SEK |
| Köparprovision (inkl. moms) | 24.4% |
| Slagavgift (inkl. moms) | 6 SEK |
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