{"product_id":"petunia-walberswick-charles-rennie-mackintosh","title":"Petunia, Walberswick - Charles Rennie Mackintosh","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1914 botanical study by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, featuring delicate line work and watercolour washes of petunias observed in Walberswick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring his time in the Suffolk village of Walberswick, Charles Rennie Mackintosh produced a series of botanical studies that demonstrate his shift away from the architectural rigour of his earlier Glasgow period. This work, dated 1914, captures the delicate structure of petunias through a combination of precise pencil outlines and controlled watercolour washes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMackintosh employs a graphic approach to the subject, where the ink or pencil lines define the form, while the colour is applied with a degree of restraint. The composition is balanced, focusing on the interplay between the deep purple of the primary bloom and the softer, paler tones of the adjacent flowers. The artist includes his characteristic signature block in the upper right, which provides a structural anchor to the otherwise organic arrangement of the petals and foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike traditional botanical illustrations that aim for scientific documentation, this piece reflects the artist's interest in the decorative potential of natural forms. The leaves and stems are rendered with a calligraphic quality, showing the influence of his design background. The background remains largely untouched, allowing the focus to remain entirely on the floral subject. This work is representative of the period when Mackintosh focused on painting as his primary creative outlet, often finding inspiration in the local flora of the English coast. The clarity of the line work and the deliberate use of colour demonstrate his ability to translate complex natural shapes into a simplified, modern aesthetic. This print preserves the subtle textures of the original paper and the specific pigment choices that define his later artistic output.\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\/female-model-vilhelm-lundstrom-2\" 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;\"\u003eFemale Model - Vilhelm Lundstrøm — Vilhelm Lundstrøm\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vrouw-met-al-haar-bezittingen-aat-breur-hibma\" 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;\"\u003eVrouw met al haar bezittingen - Aat Breur-Hibma — Aat Breur-Hibma\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":58869238301007,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58869254521167,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58869254553935,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58869254586703,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58869254619471,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Petunia-Walberswick_Poster_CompositorV1_1790188094785.jpg?v=1790188879","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/petunia-walberswick-charles-rennie-mackintosh","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}