Description
The purpose of the collection was to show botanical paintings as an art discipline in its own right, and the part played by Florilegium in ‘glorifying’ a plant; to show the value of botanical painting in providing an accurate record of form and colour cultivars – watercolour paintings are the most reliable material source for plant cultivar identification, but the cost of production means they are rarely commissioned. In addition, the collection will ensure a botanical record is available to a wide range of people both nationally and internationally, for the purposes of study, education and enjoyment.
The Iris Florilegium of Sir Cedric Morris is currently exhibited at Gainsborough’s House alongside with the main exhibition Revealing Nature: The Art of Cedric Morris & Lett-Haines.
88 Pages, coloured illustrations
Published 2024 by Sian Dawson
ISBN: 978-1-3999-9044-8
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