Fruits & Vegetables (sub. Botany)

Aesthetically, these detailed, hand-coloured engravings captures the intricate beauty and diversity of botanical specimens, blending art and science. They served as educational tools, helping to standardize plant identification and classification.

Agriculturally, these plates were essential for farmers and botanists, providing accurate visual reference to enhance crop cultivation, pest control, and plant breeding. By disseminating knowledge about plant varieties and their characteristics, these illustrations played a crucial role in improving food production.