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Alexander Marshal (c. 1620-82)
German flag irises, Montpellier ranunculus, turban ranunculus, and bluebells c. 1650-82
Watercolour | 45.9 x 34.2 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 924330
Alexander Marshal (c. 1620-82)
German flag irises, Montpellier ranunculus, turban ranunculus, and bluebells c. 1650-82
Alexander Marshal (c. 1620-82)
German flag irises, Montpellier ranunculus, turban ranunculus, and bluebells c. 1650-82
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A page of watercolours of six flowers including the common purple Iris, a Blue Flag Iris, a Red Ranunculus and a Yellow Ranunculus, and two wild Hyacinths (or Harebells). Marshal evidently enjoyed juxtaposing complex and simple forms in his ‘plant portraits’. Here the extravagant flower heads of the irises contrast with the slender forms of the bluebells and ranunculi.
Provenance
Presented to George IV
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Medium and techniques
Watercolour
Measurements
45.9 x 34.2 cm (sheet of paper)
Other number(s)
RL 24330