Lot 126029: Mary Grierson - Beautiful lithograph of Orchids 1973
This stunning lithograph of orchids was drawn by the artist Mary A Grierson and is from Orchidaceae by Francis Hunt. Published by Bourton Press, Bourton, England 1973.
The work gives an excellent introduction to orchids, their naming, structure, flowers and orchids of Europe, Asia, America, and Australia, their cultivation, economic value, conservation, etc.
Grierson studied under John Nash and was the botanical artist and illustrator at the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew. Hunt is a British botanist who served as curator of orchids at Kew and collaborated with Grierson on several projects.
Size: 18.5in x 14in (45.5cm x 35.5cm)
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