Botanical
£750.00
Description
Botanical illustration of an artichoke plant
- Painted in watercolour
- Ready to hang in a white frame
- Certificate of Authenticity
- Size framed: 28 x 24 in (70 x 60 cm)
ABOUT THE ARTICHOKE (Cynara cardunculus)
The artichoke is a variety of thistle cultivated as food. The edible portion of the plant consists of the flower buds before the flowers come into bloom. If the plant is let go to seed — a brilliant, violet flower appears as the bud matures and opens up. This detailed watercolour illustration shows the different elements of the plant at various stages of growth.
The artichoke is a variety of thistle cultivated as food. The edible portion of the plant consists of the flower buds before the flowers come into bloom. If the plant is let go to seed — a brilliant, violet flower appears as the bud matures and opens up. This detailed watercolour illustration shows the different elements of the plant at various stages of growth.
