Antique Lesser Celandine Botanical Print | Ficaria verna | F. Edward Hulme

This antique botanical print depicts Lesser Celandine (Ficaria verna), an early spring wildflower of the buttercup family, and is taken from Familiar Wild Flowers, the renowned natural history publication by Reverend F. Edward Hulme. Dating to the late Victorian or early Edwardian period, this period print is approximately 120–135 years old and represents a fine example of Victorian botanical illustration and colour printing.

Lesser Celandine is one of the first wildflowers to appear in spring, recognised for its bright golden-yellow flowers and glossy green foliage. Native to much of Europe, including Britain, it commonly grows in woodlands, meadows, hedgerows and other damp habitats.

The detailed botanical rendering reflects the Victorian interest in documenting and studying native plant species. Familiar Wild Flowers combined botanical observation with carefully executed colour plates, making the study of wild plants accessible to a wider audience while also creating enduring examples of nineteenth-century natural history publishing.

The print is unframed but professionally mounted, making it ready for display or suitable for framing according to individual preference. Its age, botanical subject and period printing make it a distinctive piece for collectors of antique botanical prints, Victorian natural history works and vintage botanical art.

Details

• Subject: Lesser Celandine (Ficaria verna)
• Illustrator / Author: Reverend F. Edward Hulme
• Publication: Familiar Wild Flowers
• Period: Late Victorian / Early Edwardian
• Age: Approx. 120–135 years
• Medium: Antique botanical print
• Origin: Sourced from Delhi
• Tradition: Victorian botanical illustration and natural history publishing
• Mount: Professionally mounted; unframed
• Dimensions including mount: H 10 × L 7 in
• Condition: Antique condition with age-related characteristics
• Authenticity: Comes with an authenticity certificate from The Blue Trunk.