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Adrienne Sherman
Mademoiselle / botanical orchid watercolor

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'Mademoiselle' is a sophisticated subdued, yellow and cream with green and brown still life orchid composition. The botanical watercolor created by artist Adrienne Sherman dazzles in the way her mysterious work always does.. Sherman's poetic floral series is at once modern, fresh and contemporary, while giving a gentle nod to past scientific illustrators and historians. Beautiful silvery washes set the backgrounds of the watercolor with the white flower. Created with the finest pigments available and heavy papers are from centuries-old Arches mill of handmade paper in France. The paper dimension is 25 3/4 x 20 1/4 inches, while the image itself is 20 3/4 x 15 inches. Unframed. Beautiful on its own or hanging in a series. Created in 2018 Artist signed and titled Front and Verso in pencil. Professional museum quality framing is available for an additional cost upon request. Currently unframed.
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