Glass Flowers: Marvels of Art and Science at Harvard
From orchids to bananas, rhododendrons to lilies, Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka created a stunning array of glass models of plants from around the world. Working exclusively for Harvard University in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Blaschkas applied their artistic expertise and botanical knowledge to craft an extraordinary collection for Harvard students, researchers, and the public. The precise shaping and delicate coloring of the models renders life-like details that fool the eye. Such detail is captured in dazzling new photographs of models that inspire wonder and blur the line between the real and the man-made. The unique and astonishing Ware Collection of Blaschka Glass Models of Plants demonstrates the majesty of plants and the artistry and scientific acumen of this father and son team.
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