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About the Artist
Larousse is a renowned French publishing house known for its illustrated dictionaries and encyclopedias, which made art and science accessible to a broad audience. In the early twentieth century, Larousse commissioned educational plates from talented illustrators, including specialists like Adolphe Millot, whose work is celebrated for its clarity and precision in natural history subjects.
This 1932 plate is part of that tradition, created to provide practical knowledge in an appealing visual format. Such educational prints were intended to inform students, cooks, and amateur naturalists, reflecting a time when illustrated guides were essential tools for learning and discovery.
The Artwork
Mushrooms Colour Plate 1 was produced during an era fascinated by cataloging the natural world, when accurate visual references helped people safely identify edible and poisonous species. The print embodies the spirit of early twentieth-century educational publishing, bridging the gap between scientific accuracy and decorative appeal. It fits naturally alongside other science wall art and vintage reference imagery, capturing the curiosity and care of its time.
Style & Characteristics
The plate features a selection of mushroom specimens, each carefully rendered with attention to shape, texture, and anatomical detail. The arrangement includes both whole mushrooms and sectional views, highlighting gills and stems for easy comparison. Warm browns and reds dominate the palette, complemented by pale stems, subtle greens, and touches of yellow that add freshness and depth. The overall effect is orderly yet inviting, with a calm, scholarly mood that suits a vintage scientific print.
In Interior Design
This mushroom scientific print brings a touch of natural history to kitchens, dining rooms, or breakfast nooks, where its earthy tones pair beautifully with wood, ceramics, and linen. In a study or library, it serves as a refined accent that encourages focus and curiosity. Consider framing it with oak, walnut, or matte black, or explore our frames collection for more options. It also complements a botanical gallery wall, especially in interiors with neutral or green accents and other nature-inspired art.