Historical context
Descourtilz, J. Theodore.; Descourtilz, M. E.; Pichard produced this hand-colored engraving in 1829. The piece is held by Wikimedia Commons (institutional source) and is in the public domain under Public Domain; we sourced the file from the institution’s open-access program and prepared it for archival printing.
The master file is 1637 × 2772 pixels. At 300 DPI it prints clean at approximately 9 inches on the long edge before any visible loss; below that scale all three included print sizes hold cleanly.
Catalog
| Artist | Descourtilz, J. Theodore.; Descourtilz, M. E.; Pichard |
|---|---|
| Title | Flore médicale des Antilles, ou, Traité des plantes usuelles (10559227043) |
| Year | 1829 |
| Medium | Hand-colored engraving |
| Holding | Wikimedia Commons (institutional source) |
| License | Public Domain |
| Archive № | CA-046 |
Print specifications
Reads like a small framed object on a shelf. Slim oak frame, narrow cream mat.
The size at which figures and details read clearly. Mid-weight mat, slim warm-toned frame.
Pushable for a wider hang; texture softens. We’d choose 8 × 10 first.
Source statement
Digital source: Wikimedia Commons (institutional source), open-access program (license: Public Domain). Original record accessible via the Wikimedia Commons page linked in the catalog metadata.
Original work: Descourtilz, J. Theodore.; Descourtilz, M. E.; Pichard, 1829, Hand-colored engraving. Held by Wikimedia Commons (institutional source).
Restoration notes. Conservative balance: paper tone preserved from the institutional scan, mild contrast lift, color values held to source. No reconstructive retouching.
