“Cactus” Mackintosh Print

This stunning Duille fine art print features a flowering cactus ( thought to be Schlumbergera × buckleyi – sometimes known as The Christmas Cactus ) drawn in pencil and watercolour by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1915 at Walberswick. It is a striking and beautiful botanical work; richly coloured and dynamic in form. Here the work is reproduced at actual size in high resolution. This is a museum-quality archival print made using materials which will last for many years and bring beauty to your home.

About the work
Mackintosh was living with his wife Margaret in the early part of the Great War period on the east coast of England from July 1914. Cactus was painted at Walberswick in 1915, possibly late in that year when the plant is in flower. Schlumbergera × buckleyi is a popular seasonal houseplant. Its origins are in Brazil and it was first developed as a deliberate cross breed in England around 1850. Mackintosh has rendered the plant in glorious colour in a striking graphic composition. A single flower is painted in top view at the bottom of the piece to record its form. Cactus is one of a series of related drawings featuring wild and cultivated flowers made around the same period which were intended for publication in a book.

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 Cactus 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.

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Frame sizes: 240 x 330mm x 15mm

Cactus A4 print framed

Packed for protection with fast dispatch
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