Deborah Gillingham. As a Lily Among Thorns. 1870. Frame:Museum Quality Gold Leaf Frame #### Historical Context

#### Historical Context

After his father’s death in 1652

Van Os' watercolors are remarkable for their impressive level of finish

it reflects the grandeur and ambitions of French cartography during the reign of Louis XIV

for it is susceptible to humidity and creases easily

Deborah Gillingham. As a Lily Among Thorns. 1870. Frame:Museum Quality Gold Leaf Frame #### Historical ContextDeborah Passmore Gillingham Lilies and Magnolias Watercolors on Paper 1869 1870 Paper Size: 18x13 Deborah Passmore Gillinghams Lilies and Magnolias watercolors celebrate the botanical beauty of 19th century America with exquisite attention to detail and artistry. Painted between 1869 and 1870 on high quality J. Whatman wove paper, these works showcase lifelike depictions of lilies and magnoliasnative plants rich in both cultural and symbolic