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Tortula Ruralis by Christina Hart-Davies
Tortula Ruralis
Christina Hart-Davies
Title
Tortula Ruralis
Artist
Year
1984
Technique
miniature watercolor and color pencil drawing
Image Size
2 3/4 x 2 5/16" image size
Signature
red pencil signature, beneath drawing
Edition Size
1 of 1 unique
Annotations
titled along lower left sheet edge in unknown hand; annotated on old mat: "Tortula Ruralis, found on sand-dune at Studland, Dorset"
Reference
Paper
cream Arches France wove with watermark and "Veritable Papier D'Arches" blindstamp in upper left corner
State
Publisher
Inventory ID
21860
Price
SOLD
Description
Christina Hart-Davies was awarded a gold medal for this work by the Royal Horticulture Society at their flower show in Newhall, Westminster, in 1984. Accompanying the work is a clipping from The Times' (London) horticulture section detailing the annual event. Hart-Davies is known for her intricately detailed drawings, often true to size, of various plants of British regions.
Tortula ruralis, or star moss, a relatively common species of moss found on most continents. This particular specimen was found on the coast of Dorset at Studland.