Delicate, detailed, and irresistibly charming – this original vintage botanical watercolor illustration by Selina Martin brings the quiet beauty of nature indoors. Labelled "|Rose of Sharon", this painting depicts a wonderful yellow rows, in aongst other foliage and two soft-toned butterflies, nestled among elegant yellow blooms and finely inked foliage. The painting is very remiscent of Victorian field journals, but a 20th century version.
The piece is expertly composed with an emphasis on fine linework and naturalistic color palettes, making it a wonderful complement to country house, or traditional English garden interiors. The artwork is signed “Selina Martin” in the lower right corner and presented under glass in a mid-century wooden frame with olive green mat, offering a classic, ready-to-hang finish.
Perfect for a hallway, study, or bedroom, this piece would also make a thoughtful gift for a gardener, butterfly enthusiast, or lover of vintage florals.
Size : frame 23cm x 32cm approx, aperture 12.5cm x 21.5cm approx
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