Mushroom Chromolithograph - English Saffron Milk Cap

An English mushroom chromolithograph dated 1919 depicting the Saffron Milk Cap, identified on the plate as Lactarius deliciosus. The edible mushroom is illustrated through several detailed views, including the upper cap, exposed gills, and a cut section revealing its interior structure. Warm saffron-orange tones with subtle green markings distinguish the specimens, reflecting the naturalistic and 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.