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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
$300.00
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.