Silver Brake Fern (Pteris argyraea) Print Victorian Decor turning delicate wings and markings

turning delicate wings and markings into crisp

and the slow return of a king to his own world

vintage ocean illustration and coastal interiors with a more unusual

With its fine linework and old-world scientific charm

or anyone who loves unusual animal art

Silver Brake Fern (Pteris argyraea) Print Victorian Decor turning delicate wings and markingsIn the Victorian era there was a full blown fern craze (pteridomania) fronds pressed into albums, motifs woven into textiles, and conservatories filled with exotic greenery. The silver brake fern (Pteris argyraea) is a perfect example of why: elegant, architectural leaves with striking pale veining that looks almost hand painted. This vintage botanical print brings that calm, leafy beauty to your walls, ideal for plant filled homes, hallways, studies,