{"product_id":"damask-rose-mary-altha-nims-1","title":"Damask Rose - Mary Altha Nims","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicate nineteenth-century botanical watercolour by Mary Altha Nims, featuring a soft pink Damask rose with detailed foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis botanical study by Mary Altha Nims captures the delicate structure of a Damask rose. The composition is balanced, featuring a central, fully bloomed flower accompanied by smaller buds and serrated leaves. Nims employs a restrained palette, focusing on soft pinks for the petals and deep, cool greens for the foliage. The background remains plain, allowing the viewer to focus on the anatomical precision of the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNims was part of a tradition of nineteenth-century American artists who produced works for personal collections or educational purposes. Her approach to this subject is methodical. She pays close attention to the texture of the stems, which are rendered with fine, short strokes to suggest thorns and hair. The leaves show subtle shading, providing a sense of volume without relying on heavy shadows. The overall effect is one of clarity and observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece reflects the period interest in natural history and the domestic practice of watercolour painting. Unlike professional scientific illustrators of the time, Nims brings a personal, observational quality to her work. The rose is depicted with a degree of stylisation that prioritises the rhythm of the plant over photographic accuracy. The stems curve gracefully, creating a sense of movement within the static frame. This print offers a clear view of the original artist's technique, preserving the subtle colour transitions and the precise brushwork of the original watercolour. It is a representative example of the folk art tradition, where the artist's hand remains visible in every mark. The work is suitable for those interested in historical botanical studies or the aesthetic of nineteenth-century American domestic art.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mary Altha Nims","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58351985557839,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58351994896719,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58351994929487,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58351994962255,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58351994995023,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58351995027791,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58351995060559,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58351995093327,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58351995126095,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58351995158863,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58351995191631,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58351995224399,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Damask-Rose_Poster_CompositorV1_1785438396747.jpg?v=1785438614","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/damask-rose-mary-altha-nims-1","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}