Blue Poppy Botanical Study
Drawing on paper • Contemporary botanical illustrator, signed with a small monogram in the lower right corner
Style & Movement
Contemporary Botanical Illustration / Realism
Medium & Technique
Colored pencil and fine-liner ink on heavy-weight white drawing paper, utilizing hatching and layering techniques for depth and texture
Creation Period
Contemporary (21st Century)
Dimensions & Format
Estimated 9 x 12 inches, vertical portrait format
Subject Description
A detailed botanical study of a single Himalayan blue poppy (Meconopsis betonicifolia), featuring vibrant blue ruffled petals, a contrasting white and yellow central stamen structure, a slender green stem, and deeply lobed, serrated green leaves branching out symmetrically
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent; paper appears clean, colors are bright and saturated with no visible fading, foxing, tears, or staining
Estimated Market Value
$150 - $300 USD
Auction Estimate
$100 - $200 USD
Provenance History
Directly from the artist's studio or private contemporary collection; modern creation with no extensive ownership history established
Art Historical Significance
Follows the long-standing tradition of scientific botanical illustration dating back to the Renaissance and Enlightenment, serving both an aesthetic and a descriptive scientific purpose
Notable Features
Includes a distinctive artist monogram or maker's mark in the lower right corner and exhibits precise, careful rendering of the delicate texture of the poppy petals and serrated foliage
Condition Issues
None apparent; pristine modern state
Conservation Recommendations
Frame under UV-filtering protective glass or acrylic with acid-free matting to prevent fading from light exposure, and keep away from high humidity