Mushroom Chromolithograph - English Chanterelle II

An English mushroom chromolithograph dated 1919 depicting the Chanterelle, identified on the plate as Cantharellus cibarius. The edible mushroom is illustrated as two specimens at different stages of growth, rendered in warm golden-yellow and ochre tones. Fine naturalistic detailing emphasizes the Chanterelle’s distinctive flared caps, irregular edges, and pronounced ridges extending along the stems, reflecting the educational approach of early 20th-century mycological illustration. Printed identification and the designation “Edible” remain visible within the composition. Presented with a wide cream mat in a warm burl wood frame with pronounced figured grain.