Description
| Product ID: | 9781842466674 |
| Product Form: | Hardback |
| Country of Manufacture: | IT |
| Title: | A Legacy of Ancient Oaks |
| Authors: | Author: Mark Frith |
| Page Count: | 112 |
| Subjects: | History of art, Art & design styles: from c 1960, Drawing and drawings, Nature in art, The countryside, country life: general interest, Trees, wildflowers and plants: general interest, Gift books, Drawing & drawings, Animals & nature in art (still life, landscapes & seascapes, etc), The countryside, country life, Trees, wildflowers & plants, Gift books, United Kingdom, Great Britain |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating This beautiful book is a celebration of the mighty oak, through the passion and vision of artist Mark Frith. Mark has drawn large scale portraits of 22 of Britain's oldest living oaks, with exceptional detail conveyed in these intricate graphite works, bringing the ancient features of these majestic individuals to life on the page. • 22 of Britain''s oldest living oak trees featured with stunning full page illustrations and detailed close-ups • The illustrations are accompanied with quotes from artists, poets and writers and anecdotes from the artist Mark Frith •Introduction covering the historical representation of oak drawings and the story behind the artist’s work•Beautiful gift book ideal for art and tree lovers•Locations provided of all trees included |
| Imprint Name: | Kew Publishing |
| Publisher Name: | Royal Botanic Gardens |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2019-04-01 |
