{"product_id":"cintra-charles-rennie-mackintosh","title":"Cintra - Charles Rennie Mackintosh","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1908 botanical study by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, featuring precise pencil lines and delicate watercolour washes of a plant specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced in June 1908, Cintra is a characteristic botanical study by the Scottish architect and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh. During his later years, Mackintosh moved away from his architectural practice to focus on watercolours, often depicting flora with a distinct, analytical precision. This work captures the structure of a plant through a combination of delicate pencil outlines and controlled washes of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is defined by a linear approach, where the artist maps the form of the specimen with thin, precise strokes. Rather than aiming for a traditional, realistic representation, Mackintosh deconstructs the plant into its geometric components. The overlapping lines and transparent colour applications reveal his interest in the structural logic of nature. The palette is restrained, utilising soft blues, greens, and muted reds against the natural tone of the paper, which remains visible throughout the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece reflects the aesthetic principles of the Glasgow School, where the focus often shifted towards stylised, rhythmic forms. The signature block, placed near the base, is integrated into the overall design, a common practice for Mackintosh. The work demonstrates his ability to balance scientific observation with a decorative sensibility. By isolating the plant against a neutral background, he draws attention to the curvature of the stems and the specific geometry of the petals. It is a study of form and space, showing the artist's disciplined approach to drawing during his time in England. The work remains a clear example of his transition from large-scale architectural projects to the intimate, focused study of natural subjects.\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=\"\/de\/products\/golden-carp-and-sturgeon-gerrit-willem-dijsselhof\" 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;\"\u003eGolden Carp and Sturgeon - Gerrit Willem Dijsselhof — Gerrit Willem Dijsselhof\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/portrait-of-gothilda-furstenberg-carl-larsson\" 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;\"\u003ePortrait of Gothilda Fürstenberg - Carl Larsson — Carl Larsson\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":58834267832655,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58834523029839,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58834523062607,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58834523095375,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58834523128143,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Cintra_Poster_CompositorV1_1789936301618.jpg?v=1789937119","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/cintra-charles-rennie-mackintosh","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}