This print of a lifesize dahlia is gorgeous! The artist has painted the pink and white petals to perfection. You The delicate lacquered chinoiserie frame is a perfect match for the subject. Made circa 1850, this botanical print displays the name of the flower written just below the green stem: “Royal Adelaide” Dimensions: 10.5″ x 13.5″ x .5″ deep Condition: Very Good with slight toning In the Victorian era, when the language of flowers was all the rage, dahlias were given as symbols of devotion, love, beauty, and dignity. Pink dahlias, in particular, symbolize grace, kindness, and beauty.
