Lot details
Style of John Ruskin (1819-1900) A STUDY OF A FIELD ORCHID with signature; with inscription on label verso ''This drawing may be assumed to be a gift to Miss Francesca Alexander Rossetti's, American cousin. J. Ruskin first met Francesca Alexander in 1882, and became devoted to her. Brantwood was the home of Ruskin in the Lake District where he planted many wild flowers.'' pencil and watercolour 19 x 13cms; 7 1/2 x 5in.