Showrooms

Set Four Framed Mushroom Chromolithographs, Circa 1890

Description
“Les Champignons Comestibles et Les Especes Veneneuses.” Mushrooms drawn from nature by Fritz Leuba. Chromolithographs by H.Furrer, published Neuchatel, 1890. Leuba was a Swiss pharmacist, mycologist and artist. Mycology is the study of fungi, including their genetic and biochemical properties, their taxonomy and their use to humans as a source for medicine, food, as well as their dangers, such as poisoning or infection. He published his work in 1890 based on field observations as a guide to distinguishing poisonous mushrooms from edible ones. The frame is handmade of creased silk with 22 carat gold leaf sight edge with a hand-painted double-mount.

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Switzerland
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Chromolithographs
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
Creation Date:	Circa 1890
Styles / Movements:	Color
Dealer Reference #:	5936
Incollect Reference #:	142179