{"product_id":"willow-herb-buxstead-charles-rennie-mackintosh","title":"Willow Herb, Buxstead - Charles Rennie Mackintosh","description":"\u003cp\u003eA precise 1919 botanical study by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, featuring the willow herb rendered in watercolour and pencil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring his later years, Charles Rennie Mackintosh shifted his creative focus from architecture to the meticulous study of botanical forms. Produced in 1919 while the artist resided in Sussex, this watercolour captures the willow herb with the precision and economy of line that defined his mature graphic style. Mackintosh approaches the subject with a disciplined eye, balancing fully rendered blossoms with delicate, uncoloured outlines of buds and stems. This technique allows the viewer to observe the structural logic of the plant, revealing the artist's interest in the geometry of nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is anchored by the deep magenta petals of the central flower, contrasted against the subtle, muted tones of the foliage. A single yellow flower sits at the base, providing a secondary point of interest that prevents the vertical arrangement from feeling static. The inclusion of his characteristic monogram and the precise location and date within a small, hand-drawn box reflects his background as an architect, where every element serves a specific purpose within the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike his earlier, more decorative work, these late botanical studies demonstrate a move toward objective observation. The paper remains largely empty, forcing the eye to engage directly with the plant's form rather than a background setting. This work is representative of the period when Mackintosh retreated from the public architectural sphere, finding solace in the quiet observation of the English countryside. The print preserves the texture of the original paper and the subtle variations in the watercolour washes, offering an authentic representation of his draughtsmanship.\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=\"\/sv\/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=\"\/sv\/products\/ruth-and-boaz-walter-crane\" 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;\"\u003eRuth and Boaz - Walter Crane — Walter Crane\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":58853902516559,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58853921456463,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58853921489231,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58853921521999,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58853921554767,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Willow-Herb-Buxstead_Poster_CompositorV1_1790105395535.jpg?v=1790106851","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/willow-herb-buxstead-charles-rennie-mackintosh","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}