Bladeren van een lansvaren en een andere naaldvaren before 1877

This botanical illustration by Sydney Courtauld, titled "Bladeren van een lansvaren en een andere naaldvaren" (Leaves of a Spear Fern and another Needle Fern) was created before 1877. The artwork features two different ferns, one larger and one smaller, with a detailed, black and white image showcasing the fine details of their leaves. The artwork is part of a larger project documenting ferns, likely from the Victorian era, when natural history was a popular subject. The artwork’s realistic and detailed depiction of the ferns underscores Courtauld’s keen eye for botanical illustration and the scientific approach of the era.