[Watercolor Painting, Still-Life], 12 by 8 in, (30 by 20 cm),
I.V. Passmoore, 1995

Man-Made Feature of a Green-Orange Paphiopedilum, Orchid

Passmoore, Works Of Alexander & I.V.

This flower looks too much... the coloration is excessive. What kind of insect needs so much seduction? Parting from the natural design of species, orchid hybridizers are straying into less tasteful waters.
Series Description: Monocotyledons of the first order, their 30,000 species-strong presence is a coup in the plant world. See also the Cymbidium and more general Flowers series.

A selection of 10 more titles in this series --

On the edge of his blooming - Paphiopedilum Phragmipedium, Red-Lipped Phragmipedium, Vibrant Pink

Green Paphiopedilum | Naturally Frilly Petticoat-- Yellow Cattleya | Nefarious Red Paphiopedilum Lady's Slipper | Pale Pescatoria | Pescatoria cerina | Red Vanda: climax species of hot & steamy South Asian jungles | Rose Pescatoria |

Summary of titles in the "Orchid" series --
30 Watercolor Paintings | 3 Oil Paintings | 1 Gouache Temperas |

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