Simple French Cookery Book Plate Print 1958 – Asparagus

Asparagus Illustration – Simple French Cookery – 1958 – Vintage Book Plate

This bold mid-century illustration comes from the 1958 cookbook Simple French Cookery. The composition features stylized asparagus spears arranged around a graphic windmill motif, set against a vibrant red background.

The clean shapes, strong color contrasts, and simplified forms are characteristic of 1950s cookbook illustration. The design blends playful folk influences with modern graphic sensibility, creating a striking composition that celebrates classic ingredients of French cuisine.

Originally printed as part of a culinary publication, this page now works beautifully as vintage kitchen artwork or as part of a curated gallery of mid-century prints.

Condition: GOOD
This print is in good vintage condition. Paper remains structurally sound, with expected light wear consistent with age. Colors remain strong and well preserved. Please review all photographs carefully.

Source: Simple French Cookery
Year: 1958
Dimensions: Print approximately 4" × 6", matted to 5" × 7"
Format: Vintage book page / illustration (matted), please note the frame is not included.
Genre: Mid-Century Illustration / Culinary Art / Vintage Kitchen Decor

These prints come from a series of mid-century illustrations from the 1958 cookbook Simple French Cookery. Each illustration is available individually and pairs beautifully with the others to create a cohesive vintage kitchen gallery wall.

See the shop for additional illustrations from this series.

A distinctive addition for collectors of vintage cookbook illustrations or mid-century kitchen décor.

Series Note:
This piece comes from a series of vintage illustrations from Simple French Cookery. Each print is available individually and pairs beautifully with others to create a cohesive gallery wall.

See the shop for additional pieces from this series.

Shipping:
Print will be carefully packaged and shipped flat for safe transit.