Stanley Reece, Yellow Lampshade Poppy Flower, 20th Century, Watercolour Painting

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An original 1989 watercolour painting, Stanley Reece, Yellow Lampshade Poppy Flower (Meconopsis Integrifolia: Papaveraceae).This large and impressive watercolour is by … Read more An original 1989 watercolour painting, Stanley Reece, Yellow Lampshade Poppy Flower (Meconopsis Integrifolia: Papaveraceae).This large and impressive watercolour is by the esteemed English engraver Stanley Reece (1932–c.2010). Dating from around 1989, it is thought to be a study of a plant at Kew Gardens, which Reece would later engrave onto copper-plates. The composition, with decorative calligraphy below, has a strong graphic quality as well as being finely painted and delicately coloured.In watercolour with graphite.All artworks come with a Certificate of Authenticity and in some cases an accompanying text or artist biography. Signed: Signed lower right. Inscribed: Inscribed lower centre. Dated: Dated lower right. Height: 47cm (18.5″) Width: 38cm (15″) Condition: Very slight foxing as shown. The paper has a deckle right edge, and the upper and lower edges are cut slightly unevenly by the artist. Presented: Unframed. Please note that this picture will ship rolled in a tube. See less