Alexander Marshal's Nature Colouring Book

Enjoy the rich beauty of the natural world with this delightful coloring book, featuring artworks based on the classic botanical illustrations by 17th-century artist Alexander Marshal.

For Alexander Marshal (c.1620-82), the cultivation of rare plants was essential to the study of the natural world. His interest was stimulated by specimens imported to England from the Near East and the New World in the 17th century. Marshal was not a professional artist, but his florilegium - the only English flower book to survive from the period - contains some of the most beautiful plant studies in botanical art.

The 44 illustrations in this coloring book are from Marshal’s florilegium, taken from the private art collection of the British royal family. These full-color plates are shown beside black and white versions to fill with color.

280mm x 225mm x 8mm