{"product_id":"star-flower-mary-altha-nims-1","title":"Star Flower - Mary Altha Nims","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicate nineteenth-century botanical watercolour study of a blue Star Flower by American artist Mary Altha Nims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMary Altha Nims produced this botanical study with a focus on clarity and observation. The work depicts a single specimen, identified by the artist as a Star Flower, positioned against a plain, off-white background. The composition is straightforward, prioritising the anatomical features of the plant over atmospheric effects or complex staging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flower itself features six petals rendered in shades of blue, with subtle striations indicating the texture of the organic form. At the centre, a circular arrangement of yellow and brown tones provides a contrast to the cooler petals. The stem curves gently, supporting a series of dark green leaves. These leaves are marked with fine, dark lines that suggest the vein structure of the foliage. The artist employs a controlled application of watercolour, allowing for a degree of transparency in the petals while building up deeper, more saturated tones in the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece reflects the tradition of amateur botanical art common in the nineteenth century, where the documentation of flora served both as a scientific exercise and a creative pursuit. The artist has inscribed the title in the lower right corner in a cursive hand, which remains a characteristic feature of the work. The lack of background detail ensures that the viewer focuses entirely on the botanical structure. This print captures the precision of the original watercolour, maintaining the balance between the delicate blue of the bloom and the grounded, darker tones of the leaves. It is a study in simplicity, offering a clear view of the plant's form without unnecessary embellishment.\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\/daisies-with-orange-center-and-yellow-petals-hannah-borger-overbeck\" 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;\"\u003eDaisies with Orange Center and Yellow Petals - Hannah Borger Overbeck — Hannah Borger Overbeck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/chestnut-leaf-julie-de-graag\" 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;\"\u003eChestnut Leaf - Julie de Graag — Julie de Graag\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mary Altha Nims","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58351931949391,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58351935357263,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58351935390031,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58351935422799,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58351935455567,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58351935488335,"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":58351935521103,"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":58351935553871,"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":58351935586639,"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":58351935619407,"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":58351935652175,"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":58351935684943,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Star-Flower_Poster_CompositorV1_1785437664814.jpg?v=1785437825","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/star-flower-mary-altha-nims-1","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}