TULIPSL102

Ground Black/100%Silk

Embroidery Silk/Rayon

Color Vibrant multicolor

Repeat V 17”/H 10.5”

Width 51”

Inspiration Botanical drawing, 16th C. Holland

From the 16th century collection of botanical
watercolors of Theodorus Clutius, noted pharmacist and supervisor of the garden of Leiden University, Netherlands. These tulips are highly nuanced and document nature in an electric way. Embroidered on a black silk ground in fuchsia, turquoise, orange, yellow, red silk yarn.