{"product_id":"flowers-charles-rennie-mackintosh","title":"Flowers - Charles Rennie Mackintosh","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1916 botanical study by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, featuring precise pencil work and watercolour washes of crimson and yellow flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Rennie Mackintosh produced a significant body of botanical studies during his later years, particularly while residing in Walberswick and Chelsea. This work, dated 1916, demonstrates his precise observation of plant forms. Mackintosh moved away from the architectural rigour of his earlier career to focus on the structural geometry found in nature. He employed a disciplined technique, combining delicate pencil outlines with controlled washes of watercolour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features a central stem of deep crimson blossoms, rendered with a focus on the physical weight and orientation of the petals. A smaller, yellow flower sits in the lower left, providing a tonal contrast to the primary subject. Mackintosh often left parts of his botanical drawings unfinished, allowing the viewer to see the underlying graphite construction lines. This transparency reveals his method of mapping the plant before applying colour. The background remains largely unadorned, ensuring the focus stays on the botanical specimen itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis approach to these studies differs from traditional Victorian botanical illustration. Rather than aiming for scientific documentation, Mackintosh sought to capture the rhythmic qualities of the plant. The stems and leaves are depicted with a linear clarity that reflects his background as an architect and designer. The work is signed with his characteristic monogram, a square grid containing his initials, which he used to unify his diverse output of furniture, textiles, and graphic art. This print captures the specific period of his life when he turned his attention toward the study of natural form, resulting in works that balance objective observation with a distinct sense of graphic design.\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\/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\u003ca href=\"\/products\/trellis-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;\"\u003eTrellis - William Morris — William Morris\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Charles Rennie Mackintosh","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58843785298255,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58843832418639,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58843832451407,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Flowers_Poster_CompositorV1_1790019818692.jpg?v=1790020776","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/flowers-charles-rennie-mackintosh","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}