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"From orchids to bananas, 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 a meticulously portrayed collection for Harvard students, researchers and the public. The precise shaping and delicate painting and enameling of the models renders life-like details that fool the eye. Such detail is captured in dazzling new photographs of 60 models that inspire wonder and blur the line between the real and that which is made by man. The Ware Collection of Glass Plants is unique and astonishing. It demonstrates the majesty of plants and the artistry and scientific acumen of this father and son team"--
About the author
Jennifer Brown became the Collection Manager for the Glass Flowers in 2012. Her background in art and library science combined with her experience assisting glass artist Toots Zynsky prepared her to work with this unique collection.Scott E. Fulton is Head Conservator for the Glass Flowers. An expert in objects conservation, he joined the Harvard University Herbaria in 2015 after serving as principal consultant on the care and preservation of the collection since 1997.Donald H. Pfister is the Asa Gray Professor of Systematic Botany and Curator of the Farlow Library and Herbarium of Cryptogamic Botany. He previously served as Director of the Harvard University Herbaria and had his first view of the Glass Flowers as a graduate student visitor.Natalja Kent has over 15 years of experience photographing collections for auction houses, galleries and university museums. Her vision for the interaction of light and glass are apparent in these remarkable images that capture the detailed structure of the plants and also the hand of the maker.
Summary
Exquisite detail is captured in this full-illustrated, beautifully designed publication celebrating Harvard University's unique and treasured 'Glass Flowers' collection.
