Portraits of Flowers

By Gerard Brender à Brandis and Patrick Lima

Book Overview

Patrick Lima's books and his articles in Harrowsmith magazine are considered required reading by garden enthusiasts across Canada. G. Brender à Brandis is a renowned wood engraver who has taught botanical art at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Hamilton. This book is their collaboration, a celebration of the beauty of flowers through Patrick Lima's fascinating commentaries and G. Brender à Brandis's elegant engravings. Perfect for both gardeners and those who delight in the delicate craft of the engraver, Portraits of Flowers is a unique collection of inspired portraits.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0889841578
• ISBN13: 9780889841574
• Release Date: April 1995
• Publisher: Porcupine's Quill
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.7" x 0.5" x 5.5"