Wildflowers of Australia by Margaret Flockton

This collection is proudly brought to you as part of the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney's 200th Birthday Collection.

In 1901 the American Tobacco Co. Melbourne commissioned three sets of four paintings from Margaret Flockton, each set containing portraits of significant Australian wildflowers. This wildflower poster series proved very popular, heavily advertised and promoted around Australia as free merchandise to promote the American Tobacco brand of cigarettes. Smokers would accumulate ‘certificates’ that they could then exchange for the wildflower prints.

While the original paintings that inspired these lithographs have never been found, each plant portrait in this collection bears the marks made on the lithographic plate by Margaret herself. Up to four hand rendered coloured plates were required to complete each image. In turn of the century style, compositions are elegant and the colours sumptuous. The technique and skill evident in these plant portraits showcase Margaret’s exceptional talent as Australia’s first female lithographer.

IMPORTANT Antique reproduction note: Please note that the works in this collection have been faithfully reproduced from the originals and therefore reflect the antique paper and aged condition of the original.There may be slight age marks, pencil notations, imperfect lines and Royal Botanic Garden verification stamps on the some works that form part of the historic botanical illustration. Many of these works have not been seen before and this collection presents the opportunity to own an authentic piece of botanical illustration history that's unique to Sydney. Printed using the highest quality archival paper and inks which should allow for a life of 100 years plus if cared for properly. Please allow 25 working days for delivery.

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