Rosa Bourgeauiana
Description:
This is a set of two plates,
(Bourgeau Rose flower) and
(Bourgeau Rose fruit) from Mary Vaux
Walcott's North American Wildflowers
published by the Smithsonian Institute in 1925.
[Scroll down to see the Bourgeau Rose fruit print]
These beautiful prints are from one of the 500
first edition deluxe portfolios produced, all based
on Walcott's original watercolors from her many
trips across
Walcott's detailed botanical illustrations were widely praised for both their beauty and accuracy, and she was often called the "Audubon of botany." She managed to capture the fleeting spirit of many North American wildflowers in her work, including rare native orchids and unusual pitcher plants among others. Walcott's accomplishments are most notable during a time when few American women were so actively involved in scientific research. She braved rugged mountain climbs (including the 10,496 foot peak ascent of
Please note that prices for the framing options listed below are for BOTH framed prints (in the same style).