RHS Botanical Illustration. The Gold Medal Winners
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RHS Botanical Illustration. The Gold Medal Winners
Author: Charlotte Brooks
A tribute to the world's best botanical artists, who have been awarded the prestigious RHS Gold Medal.
Discover the breathtaking beauty of botanical art in this luxurious coffee table book filled with works by more than 70 internationally acclaimed illustrators. RHS Botanical Illustration: The Gold Medal Winners brings together the very best botanical illustrations from the renowned Lindley Collections of the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), the leading British horticultural organization.
This fully updated and expanded edition features no fewer than 29 new works by 14 recent award winners, selected from the most recent RHS exhibitions held annually at the Saatchi Gallery in London. Only illustrations of exceptional quality are awarded an RHS Gold Medal, a globally recognized distinction within botanical art.
Each image is accompanied by a short biography of the artist, a description of their award-winning work, and insight into their creative process. In addition, an introductory essay provides a deeper understanding of the rich history of botanical art and its close connection to the RHS.
A visual masterpiece that brings together botanical beauty, history, and art. The photo book RHS Botanical Illustration is an indispensable addition for any plant lover or art connoisseur.
What to expect:
• An exclusive collection of world-class botanical illustrations
• More than 70 artists from all corners of the globe – including new winners from the past four years
• Background stories and artistic insights for each work
• Perfect for plant lovers, botanists, art collectors, and aspiring illustrators
• A beautiful reference work and a stylish gift book
About the author:
Charlotte Brooks is Curator of Art at the RHS Lindley Library in London and has been involved in the world of botanical illustration for over 15 years. She has published various articles on the collection and specializes in 19th-century Anglo-Chinese botanical art. As Secretary of the RHS Botanical Art Judging Panel, she plays an important role in the assessment of contemporary botanical artists from around the world. Her expertise and passion for botanical art make this book a valuable and authoritative reference work.
