{"product_id":"spurge-with-withyham-charles-rennie-mackintosh","title":"Spurge With Withyham - Charles Rennie Mackintosh","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicate botanical study by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, capturing the structural beauty of spurge in watercolour and pencil, dated June 1909.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Rennie Mackintosh produced this botanical study in June 1909 during a period of residence in Withyham, Sussex. The work displays his characteristic approach to natural forms: a synthesis of precise, linear draughtsmanship and delicate watercolour washes. Mackintosh often favoured the structural qualities of plants, observing their growth patterns with the same rigour he applied to his architectural designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features a cluster of spurge, rendered with a focus on the geometric arrangement of the leaves and bracts. Mackintosh uses thin, controlled pencil lines to define the contours of the stems and petals, allowing the watercolour to bleed slightly beyond the boundaries in places. This technique provides a sense of transparency and lightness. The palette is restrained, relying on muted yellows, greens, and soft purples to capture the specific character of the specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike traditional Victorian botanical illustrations that sought to document species for scientific classification, Mackintosh treats the plant as a formal arrangement. The inclusion of his signature monogram and the location label within a small, hand-drawn box at the base of the stems is a recurring feature in his later works. This detail anchors the study in a specific time and place, reflecting his habit of documenting his surroundings during his travels. The work remains a clear example of his transition from the rigid geometry of his earlier Glasgow Style towards a more fluid, observational mode of drawing. It demonstrates his ability to balance decorative sensibility with a direct, honest engagement with the natural world, avoiding unnecessary ornamentation in favour of clarity and structural integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charles Rennie Mackintosh","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58840135991631,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58840185045327,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58840185078095,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58840185110863,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58840185143631,"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_1789984039002.jpg?v=1789985632","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/spurge-with-withyham-charles-rennie-mackintosh","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}