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Martin, Mrs. G. "Rhododendron..." English,circa 1830. $1200 |
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Inscribed in pencil at bottom center "Rhodendron Ferrugineum." Signed by the artist on verso.
At a time when western European women of good breeding studied watercolor painting, Mrs. G. Martin was one of the few amateur botanical artists who was recognized as being truly talented.
15 x 17 inches, overall. Watercolor on paper. Framed in gold leaf with hand painted French matting which matches next item. Very nice condition. Provenance: John Mitchell & Sons, London.
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