Edible Mushroom Collection (#2)

Eatable Agaricus mushrooms
Vintage engraving of Eatable Agaricus mushrooms

Mushrooms engraving 1888
Illustrated Natural History of the Three Kingdoms Illustrierte Naturgeschichte der drei Reiche Franz StrAÔé¼ssles - Wilhelm Nitzschke, Stuttgart 1888

Chanterelle mushroom 1891
Atlas des Champignons, L. Dufour 1891

Peziza mushroom 1891
Atlas des Champignons, L. Dufour 1891

Mushroom achampignona
Mushroom champignona

Mushrooms cultivating
Illustration of a mushrooms cultivating

Bovista plumbea (paltry puffball)
Illustration of a Bovista plumbea (paltry puffball)

Agaricus bisporus, assorted Cultivated Mushrooms fruiting in rich compost

Black and white illustration of onion and mushrooms

Black and white illustration of avocado half and two mushrooms

Illustration of fruit and vegetable, including mushrooms, beans, carrots, potatoes, tomato, orange, apple, lemon, cherry, peas, peach, grapes, and cauliflower

Black and white illustration of fresh mushrooms and knife on chopping board

Pizza with toppings on white background, close-up

Pizza with mushrooms topping on white background, close-up

Meat with vegetables in tray on barbecue grill, close-up

Savoury sauce being poured on cutlet with pasta, close-up

Variety of meat and fish skewers, close-up

Bay Bolete -Boletus badius, syn. Xerocomus badius-, an edible mushroom, Gummersbach, Oberbergischer Kreis district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

Birch Bolete -Leccinum scabrum-, in a birch forest, Brandenburg, Germany, Europe

Wood Blewit -Lepista nuda-, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Mica Cap or Glistening Inky Cap -Coprinus micaceus-, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Verdigris Agaric -Stropharia aeruginosa-, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Russula Firmula -Russula firmula-, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Lactarius Sphagneti -Lactarius sphagneti-, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Fragile Brittlegill -Russula fragilis-, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Penny Buns, Porcinos -Boletus edulis-, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Cep, Porcini or Penny Bun Bolete -Boletus edulis-, Thuringia, Germany

Italian Party buffet food with dried tomatoes, bread sticks or bread sticks, olives and marinated wild mushrooms

Birch Bolete -Leccinum scabrum-, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Dotted stem bolete -Boletus erythropus-, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

False saffron milk-cap -Lactarius deterrimus-, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Chanterelles -Cantharellus cibarius-, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Two Black Morels -Morchella elata-, Eckental, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

Black Morel -Morchella elata-, Eckental, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

Horn of plenty -Craterellus cornucopioides-, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Golden Chanterelle or Chanterelle -Cantharellus cibarius-, Black Forest, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Brown Birch Bolete -Leccinum scabrum-, Henne, Region of Southern Denmark, Denmark

Porcini Mushroom -Boletus edulis-, forest, Henne, Region of Southern Denmark, Denmark

Chanterelle or Golden Chanterelle -Cantharellus cibarius-, Tyrol, Austria

Arm from a fresh octopus beside some dried mushrooms and with a broccoli in the background - all placed on a wood cutting-board

Enoki Mushrooms on white background

Shiitake Mushrooms on white background

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Step into the enchanting world of edible mushrooms with these rare and beautifully illustrated Victorian botanical illustrations. Transport yourself back to 1896 as you admire the exquisite details captured in this antique chromolithograph. The intricate engravings showcase a variety of edible mushrooms, each one meticulously hand-colored to bring them to life. These captivating illustrations provide a glimpse into the fascinating realm of fungi, showcasing their diverse shapes, colors, and textures. From the delicate Albatrellus ovinus to the delectable Pleurotus ostreatus, every mushroom is portrayed with utmost precision and artistry. However, amongst this array of culinary delights lies a cautionary tale - Amanita phalloides (death cap), reminding us that not all mushrooms are safe for consumption. As you delve deeper into these pages filled with edible fungi and non-flowering plants, you can't help but marvel at the skillful craftsmanship displayed by Victorian botanists. Their dedication to capturing nature's beauty through detailed engravings is truly remarkable. Imagine strolling through lush forests or exploring hidden meadows while discovering these edible treasures firsthand. These illustrations serve as both educational tools and works of art, allowing us to appreciate nature's bounty from centuries past. So take a moment to immerse yourself in this captivating collection of Victorian botanical illustrations – an ode to Edible Mushrooms that will leave you longing for more knowledge about these intriguing organisms.