{"product_id":"spurge-with-withyham-charles-rennie-mackintosh-1","title":"Spurge With Withyham - Charles Rennie Mackintosh","description":"\u003cp\u003eA precise botanical study by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, featuring the flora of Withyham in delicate watercolour and pencil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced in June 1909, this botanical study by Charles Rennie Mackintosh captures the flora of Withyham, Sussex. Mackintosh, better known for his architectural contributions to the Glasgow School, produced a series of precise floral watercolours during his later years. This work demonstrates his disciplined approach to observation, combining delicate pencil outlines with controlled washes of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is arranged with a focus on structural clarity. Mackintosh employs thin, precise lines to define the stems and petals, allowing the natural forms to overlap without obscuring the underlying geometry. The colour palette remains restrained, favouring soft yellows, muted greens, and a singular violet bloom, which provides a visual anchor for the arrangement. The artist includes a small, rectangular cartouche at the base, containing the title, date, and his initials, a characteristic feature of his graphic work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike traditional botanical illustrations that aim for scientific documentation, this piece prioritises the rhythmic quality of the plant forms. The overlapping shapes create a sense of depth, yet the overall effect remains flat and decorative. The paper tone, aged to a warm cream, complements the earthy hues of the spurge. This study reflects the artist's interest in the intersection of natural beauty and formal design, a theme that permeated his furniture, textile, and architectural projects throughout his career. It is a clear example of his ability to reduce complex organic subjects into a series of balanced, linear elements.\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":58869205205327,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58869233549647,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58869233582415,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58869233615183,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58869233647951,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Spurge-With-Withyham_Poster_CompositorV1_1790187707292.jpg?v=1790188517","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/spurge-with-withyham-charles-rennie-mackintosh-1","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}