{"product_id":"black-bean-walberswick-charles-rennie-mackintosh","title":"Black Bean, Walberswick - Charles Rennie Mackintosh","description":"\u003cp\u003eA precise botanical study by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, created during his 1915 stay in Walberswick, featuring delicate line work and subtle watercolour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the summer of 1915, Charles Rennie Mackintosh resided in the Suffolk village of Walberswick. This period marked a shift in his creative output, as he moved away from architectural design towards a focused study of botanical forms. This work, Black Bean, Walberswick, captures the artist's disciplined approach to observation and his ability to translate natural structures into graphic, rhythmic compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe drawing demonstrates Mackintosh's characteristic economy of line. He employs a precise, calligraphic pencil stroke to define the contours of the bean plant, while controlled washes of watercolour provide depth and tonal variation. The composition is balanced, with the plant occupying the centre of the page, allowing the viewer to examine the structural logic of the leaves and pods. The inclusion of his signature monogram and the date within a small, rectangular box at the bottom right is a typical feature of his later works, integrating the text into the overall design of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike his earlier, more stylised Glasgow Style works, these botanical studies from the Walberswick period show a closer engagement with the physical reality of the subject. The artist balances scientific accuracy with a decorative sensibility, ensuring the plant remains the primary focus. The use of negative space is deliberate, creating a sense of clarity that allows the form of the bean plant to emerge without distraction. This print offers a clear view of Mackintosh's technical skill, showcasing his ability to find order and beauty in the natural world through a minimalist lens. It is a representative example of his later career, where he refined his aesthetic to focus on the essential qualities of his subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/page-from-the-rubaiyat-of-omar-khayyam-william-morris\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePage from The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam - William Morris — William Morris\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/golden-carp-and-sturgeon-gerrit-willem-dijsselhof\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eGolden Carp and Sturgeon - Gerrit Willem Dijsselhof — Gerrit Willem Dijsselhof\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Charles Rennie Mackintosh","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58866274828623,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58866440634703,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58866440667471,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58866440700239,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58866440733007,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Black-Bean-Walberswick_Poster_CompositorV1_1790165356957.jpg?v=1790166106","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/black-bean-walberswick-charles-rennie-mackintosh","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}