John Nash’s interest and skill in depicting botanical subjects is reflected in his wonderful drawings and woodcuts that appear in books like Poisonous Plants and Plants with Personality.
This engraving of Christmas Roses was made from the artist’s original woodblocks (more details here) and displays his accurate study of the plant. It’s a flower that certainly scores high on the personality scale, known for its hardiness in winter and its ability to fight through the frost. Its seasonal name also derives from the festive tale surrounding it.
If it’s colour you’re after, you can take a detour via these floral variations.
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