Saturday, April 12, 2014
Antiqued Victorian Hibiscus porcelain plate
Britain's imperial ambitions during Queen Victoria's reign sparked an interest in the exotic flowers found in the South Sea Islands, India, and South America, while artists of the day were quick to adopt these species into their work. The image on this plate was adapted from such a painting found on an old fabric remnant.
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