{"product_id":"fritillaria-charles-rennie-mackintosh","title":"Fritillaria - Charles Rennie Mackintosh","description":"\u003cp\u003eA precise botanical study of Fritillaria by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, featuring his signature blend of delicate watercolour and structured graphic line work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Rennie Mackintosh produced this study of Fritillaria during his time in Walberswick, Suffolk. The work reflects his specific approach to botanical observation, which balances scientific accuracy with a distinct graphic sensibility. Mackintosh often spent his later years documenting the flora of the English coast, applying the same disciplined eye to these subjects that he brought to his architectural and interior designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features four Fritillaria meleagris specimens, commonly known as snake's head fritillaries. The artist employs a delicate pencil underdrawing, which remains visible, providing a structural framework for the watercolour washes. The characteristic chequered pattern of the petals is rendered with precise, rhythmic marks, demonstrating his interest in geometric order. The stems and leaves are depicted with fluid, elongated lines, creating a sense of verticality that is typical of his draughtsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike traditional botanical plates that aim for complete isolation of the subject, Mackintosh includes a small, rectangular cartouche at the base of the stems. This box contains the title and location, integrated into the overall design of the page. The palette is restrained, relying on muted purples, deep plums, and soft sage greens. This work provides insight into the artist's private practice, where he moved away from the large-scale commissions of his earlier career to focus on the quiet observation of nature. The paper remains largely unadorned, allowing the forms to occupy the space without the need for a background. This print captures the intersection of his architectural training and his appreciation for organic form, resulting in a composition that is both analytical and decorative.\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\/page-from-the-rubaiyat-of-omar-khayyam-william-morris\" 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;\"\u003ePage from The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam - William Morris — William Morris\u003c\/a\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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Charles Rennie Mackintosh","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58861773652303,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58861779452239,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58861779485007,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58861779517775,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58861779550543,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Fritillaria_Poster_CompositorV1_1790151889112.jpg?v=1790152411","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/fritillaria-charles-rennie-mackintosh","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}