Bladeren van een wijfjesvaren en een gewone eikvaren before 1877

"Bladeren van een wijfjesvaren en een gewone eikvaren" (Leaves of a female fern and a common oak fern) is a botanical illustration by Sydney Courtauld, dated before 1877. The artwork, measuring 119mm by 87mm, features two meticulously detailed depictions of fern fronds. Courtauld, a renowned botanical artist, captured the intricate patterns and textures of these plants with remarkable precision, demonstrating the scientific accuracy and artistic finesse characteristic of his work. The illustration likely served as a plate for a botanical publication, showcasing the diversity and beauty of the fern kingdom.