
RHS Orchids
$80.00
- Hardcover
256 pages
- Release Date
1 April 2022
Summary
The Exquisite World of Orchids: A Royal Horticultural Society Celebration
Orchids have captivated the horticultural world for centuries. From the “orchidelirium” of the 19th century, where collectors risked everything to discover new varieties, to their enduring popularity today, orchids hold a special place in our hearts.
This book delves into the stunning collection of Orchid Award Portraits from the Lindley Collections at the Royal Horticultural Society. Explore the histo…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781788841610 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1788841611 |
| Author: | Charlotte Brooks |
| Publisher: | ACC Art Books |
| Imprint: | ACC Art Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 1 April 2022 |
| Weight: | 1.49kg |
| Dimensions: | 270mm x 215mm |
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Critics Review
“This beautifully produced book will be inspiring to botanical artists and all those who are captivated by the orchid.” - Leisure PainterThe English Garden magazine features ACC Art Books title RHS Orchids on their “recommended to buy” page. - The English Garden magazine“Through these paintings, stories of high stakes orchid breeding and exhibiting are explored, with a cast of characters who helped shape the horticultural world we know today, alongside the dedicated artists who still support their endeavours.” - Lovely Books
About The Author
Charlotte Brooks
Charlotte Brooks is the Art Curator at the RHS Lindley Library in London, where she has worked with the botanical art collection for 15 years. She has published a number of short articles on aspects of the collection, as well as RHS Botanical Illustration: The Gold Medal Winners (ACC Art Books, 2019), and has an ongoing research interest into 19th century Anglo-Chinese botanical art. Charlotte also serves as Secretary to the RHS Botanical Art Judging Panel, which sees contemporary artists from all over the world exhibit their work.
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