1907. Original drawing. Watercolor and ink on watercolor paper. 12.5" x 9.5". Shows pinholes at corners. Signed and dated ("Ant. Chimard 1907") in pencil on verso. In very good condition. A beautiful study of tulips. Delicate black line drawing over watercolor. "Etude de Tulipe" written at top center in elegant handwriting. From a collection of nature studies by amateur naturalist A. Chinard. More
London: W.R. Royle and Son Ltd., 1976. Botanical. Color offset lithograph. Page measures 23" x 20". Signature in pencil on the lower left corner, numbered 32/500. The Bessie tulip, one of a series of Old English tulips, is white with purple edges and markings. This color lithograph accentuates the delicacy of this tulip's striking patterns. Rory McEwen (1932 - 1982) was an artist and musician born in Scotland. He studied at Eton and Trinity College in Cambridge and later settled... More
London: W.R. Royle and Son Ltd., 1976. Botanical. Color lithograph. Page measures 23" x 20". The Bessie tulip, one of a series of Old English tulips, is white with purple edges and markings. This color lithograph accentuates the delicacy of this tulip's striking patterns. Born in Scotland to an artistically gifted aristocratic family, Rory McEwen (1932-1982) studied at Eton and Trinity College in Cambridge before settling in London. His work as been exhibited internationally and is in several museum collections... More
London: W.R. Royle and Son Ltd., 1976. Botanical. Color offset lithograph. Page measures 23" x 20". Signature in pencil in the lower right corner, numbered 32/500. The Columbine is a light pink flower with subtle variations in color and is depicted as just on the verge of opening. This color lithograph features lavishly textured petals and a virtuosic understanding of light and shadow. Rory McEwen (1932 - 1982) was an artist and musician born in Scotland. He studied at Eton... More
London: W.R. Royle and Son Ltd., 1976. Botanical. Color lithograph. Page measures 23" x 20". The James Wild is a tall and strong tulip with deep peach petals. Depicting the flower as slightly opened and leaning towards the viewer, this color lithograph showcases the lavish colors of the flower as well as McEwen's luminous attention to the intricacies of each petal. Rory McEwen (1932 - 1982) was an artist and musician born in Scotland. He studied at Eton and Trinity... More
London: W.R. Royle and Son Ltd., 1976. Botanical. Color lithograph. Page measures 23" x 20". The Mabel is soft pink in color and when opened, a feathered flaming beauty. Rory McEwen (1932 - 1982) was an artist and musician born in Scotland. He studied at Eton and Trinity College in Cambridge and later settled in London. He began painting flowers when he was eight. He went on to become a musician and performer and a regular on the BBC's 'Tonight'... More
Dear Sirs, Just to let you know, I've received my order -- it's a beautiful copy -- thank you again for your attention.
Thank you... Book received, and it is in even better condition than described. I am so pleased to have it for my collection. Regards