"A blend of biography, botanical and regional art history, and commentary by the artists themselves about their treasured subject..." (from back cover)
A review of the book entitled A man for all seasons : Smithsonian Institution Secretary, Charles Doolittle Walcott by Ellis L. Yochelson 2001 The Kent University Press
The review's book is the second biographical volume of the final 20 years of the life of Charles Doolittle Walcott
Henry Vaux Jr.'s great aunt was the third wife of Charles Doolittle Walcott
Pertains to wildflower prints by Mary Vaux Walcott reprinted by the Smithsonian Institution as a "Donor Edition - Contributing Membership Smithsonian National Associate Program" - short write up about the process and her career with 5 prints on rag paper created using the "Smithsonian Process"
Pertains to the comprehensive collection displaying paintings of 400 wild flowers of North America. Revealed in true color, the work of artist Mary Vaux Walcott, is astounding and beautiful. For each painting, a flower description is provided that shares the botanical name of the plant, their location in nature, and other relevant information. Her work is detailed, inspiring and reflective of nature’s mighty resilience. Edited and arranged by H.W. Rickett, Wild Flowers of America offers readers a wonderful look into the art of Mary Vaux Walcott, and the flowers of North America.
Contents
Introduction (pg. 7)
Glossary (pg. 9)
Flower Descriptions (pg. 11)
Identification Chart (pg. 64)
Index (pg. 68)
The Plates, 1 to 400 (following 72)
Notes
400 flowers in full colour based on paintings by Mary Vaux Walcott as published by the Smithsonian institute of Washington, with additional paintings by Dorothy Falcon Platt.
Edited wtih an introduction and detailed descriptions by H. W. Rickett