“Blackthorn Chiddingstone”

The beautiful Blackthorn Chiddingstone was made in Chiddingstone, Kent in 1910. This is a museum-quality archival print made using materials which will last for many years. A stunning work by Mackintosh to bring beauty to your home.

About the work
Charles Rennie Mackintosh and his wife Margaret visited Chiddingstone, Kent in 1910. Mackintosh made a series of works here ( including also Crab – Apple and Japonica ). These botanical drawings all have a similar format and are usually inscribed with the artist’s initials and also with those of who were with him. In this case the cartouche reads “CRM and MMM” ( Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh ). This Blackthorn is one of two detailed studies made by the artist of the dramatic flowers and stems of Prunus spinosa ( a European native also known as ‘Sloe’ and used for flavouring gin ). We also offer a print of the other drawing. The artist rarely made repeat drawings of botanical subjects so this must have held particular interest for him. The Blackthorn has dense clouds of snow-white flowers in spring. Like Japonica the style of this drawing shows the influence of Japanese aesthetics on Mackintosh’s work. A delicate structural sensibility that echoes works by Japanese woodblock masters and an approach played out in numerous other designs during his career.
Interestingly Mackintosh has ‘broken’ the stem of the plant in the centre of the drawing to create an ovoid area which is left unfilled. His intentions are not clear but it may have been planned to include a closeup detail drawing here. As with many Mackintosh works there is an element of mystery which adds to their fascination.

About giclée
The giclée process is ‘the best kind of fine art print available today’ and uses precision digital technology. Favoured by leading international museums and fine artists for superb detail and quality of reproduction with rich saturated colour. These prints are often mistaken for originals.

As with any work of art we recommend displaying your print away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.

Made to last
This is a hand-finished, museum-quality archival print made using materials which will last for many years. It is printed in archival quality pigment inks on Somerset Velvet 255gsm acid free paper reproducing the original work. This heavyweight mould-made paper won’t yellow or degrade like inferior products. Our prints will stay true, bright and beautiful for years.

Available unframed

Print size details

This is an A4 sized print. The diagram shows the approximate scale when compared with a person.

A4 sheet print sizes
Overall size: 210 x 297mm
Size of printed image: 200 x 287mm
White edge margins: 5mm all round

Framed A4 print

Buy Blackthorn ready framed. Great for instant display or if you'd like to send a stunning gift.

Your print will be sent in a smart black frame and professionally sealed on the reverse.
The frame is polymer crystal-glazed fibreboard and includes a built in stand for table top use and a loop for wall hanging.

Add 'Framed A4 print' to your order.
Frame sizes: 240 x 330mm x 15mm

Blackthorn A4 print framed

Packed for protection with fast dispatch
Your print will be sent wrapped in protective packaging and dispatched quickly.
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All materials are recyclable and come from environmentally responsible sources.

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Royal Mail shipping
UK – £3.80.
Europe – £20.00. [ In-country customs or taxes may apply. You are responsible for dealing with this ].
USA – £25.00 [ Includes pre-paid US tariff duty and nothing further to pay on receipt ].
World – £15.50. [ In-country customs or taxes may apply. You are responsible for dealing with this ].

Estimated delivery times
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Europe: 3-5 business days from dispatch.
Rest of world: 6-7 business days from dispatch.

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