Gyrocarpus, Pl. 850 — Encyclopédie Méthodique

A striking hand-coloured engraving of Gyrocarpus, showcasing its distinctive winged fruits and delicate flowers with botanical precision.

After J. E. de Sève; engraved by Robert Bénard. Encyclopédie Méthodique, Botanique, Plate 850. Published in Paris, 1793.

The Encyclopédie Méthodique expanded upon Diderot and d'Alembert's original Encyclopédie, commissioning fresh illustrations from leading natural history draughtsmen like J. E. de Sève and prolific engravers such as Robert Bénard. The Botanique volumes documented hundreds of genera with meticulous attention to morphological detail, serving both scientific and aesthetic purposes.

Hand-coloured copperplate engraving. Sheet size approximately 29.7 × 21.6 cm. Excellent.