Monkshood from the Plants series 1862 - 1869

"Monkshood from the Plants series" (1862-1869) by Louis Prang & Co. is a chromolithograph depicting the poisonous Monkshood plant, also known as Aconitum Napellus. The image shows a detailed illustration of the plant's dark blue flowers, green leaves and seed pods, with a caption indicating its toxic properties. This chromolithograph, part of a series of botanical prints, is a fine example of the 19th-century practice of using lithographic printing to create affordable, colorful illustrations for educational and decorative purposes.