Legumes by Adolphe Millot, 1890

Celebrating all the beauty and bounty of the kitchen garden, "Legumes" is an enchanting botanical illustration by renowned French artist Adolphe Millot, first published in 1890. Drawn for the acclaimed "Le Larousse pour tous," Millot’s detailed tableau features an exquisite variety of legume plants and vegetables, each labelled pristine in the elegant French script of Belle Époque Paris. His illustration evokes a sense of Victorian curiosity, scientific wonder, and classic artistry, blending educational purpose with exceptional decorative flair.

For another nice Millot print, please see his Champignons (Mushrooms).

This fine art print is reproduced with exceptional attention to detail using high-resolution restoration techniques, available on acid-free archival paper or luxurious artist’s cotton canvas. Our prints can be customized in a range of sizes, with optional professional framing and personalized touches by The Unique Maps Co. Whether displayed singly or as part of a gallery grouping, this vintage botanical chart provides discerning collectors with a unique and enticing focal point.

Adolphe Millot (1857–1921) was among the most celebrated natural history artists of the late nineteenth century, treasured for his masterful balance of meticulous scientific observation and fine artistic vision. As chief illustrator for Larousse publications, he was instrumental in making natural science accessible and charming for a broad audience, and his illustrations continue to be admired for their clarity and decorative appeal. Millot’s botanical works are instantly recognizable for their dedication to clarity, compositional harmony, and elegance, attributes that continue to appeal to both vintage print collectors and devotees of the natural world.

"Legumes" delights viewers with an artfully arranged cast of French kitchen garden classics. Featuring common and exotic members of the Fabaceae family—such as peas (Pisum sativum), green beans (Phaseolus vulgaris), lentils (Lens culinaris), as well as fava beans (Vicia faba)—this illustration offers a comprehensive look at edible legumes, their pods and foliage depicted in remarkable lifelike accuracy. Every plant and pod is deftly outlined and shaded, annotated in refined cursive for both botanical study and aesthetic pleasure. The illustrations are awash in harmonious hues—fresh greens, creamy pod yellows, and touches of gentle purples and browns—making for a soothing yet vibrant composition suited to virtually any room.

The vintage style, sophisticated palette, and informative detail of this botanical masterpiece make "Legumes" by Adolphe Millot a delightful acquisition for the home, office, or educational space. A thoughtful gift for gardeners, teachers, botanical enthusiasts, or anyone who delights in culinary history, this timeless piece is ideal for Christmas, Mother's Day, Father's Day, housewarmings, or any occasion that celebrates learning and beauty.

If you're not sure what size to order, or you're looking for a custom order of some kind – a different size, a different colour, a special frame – then please contact me. I usually respond within a few minutes.

You can see an example of my fine art personalisation service in the fifth image. Zoom in and take a look. My personalised artwork is always very well received. Take a look at more examples of personalisation.

You can also choose to age your art print to make it look older. This is popular amongst my customers who want their artwork to look like an older, antique print. You can see an example of ageing in the sixth product image, or go ahead and check out lots of examples of other aged artwork.

The model in the listing images is holding the 18x24in (45x60cm) version of this art print.

I can print and frame this beautiful piece of art at sizes up to 3 metres (10ft). If you are looking for a size or framing option that isn't available online, please get in touch.

This artwork is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. My standard frames come in six colours (black, dark brown, dark grey, antique gold, oak and white), and custom framing is available for an additional charge. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.