1980s Purple Thistles in Bloom.Dimensions: 11" X 14"

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This original 1967 botanical illustration depicts a cluster of wild thistles in a style characteristic of mid-to-late 20th-century expressive realism. … Read more This original 1967 botanical illustration depicts a cluster of wild thistles in a style characteristic of mid-to-late 20th-century expressive realism. The artist, D. Smack, utilizes a masterful "pen and wash" technique; the delicate, needle-like thorns and serrated leaves are defined by confident, rapid ink strokes, while the floral crowns are brought to life with concentrated bursts of violet watercolor.The background features broad, gestural sweeps of neutral grey and earthy tones, which ground the plant in a moody, atmospheric space rather than a sterile botanical void. This specific piece is framed within a classic double-ruled ink border, a traditional touch that provides a formal contrast to the organic, "sketch-like" energy of the central subject. See less