{"product_id":"copy-of-flowers-abstract-ii","title":"Potted Sunflowers by Richard Chrisp","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTechnique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWatercolour \u0026amp; Pastel on Paper \u003cbr\u003eSigned by Richard Chrisp \u003cbr\u003e2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnframed\u003cbr\u003eWatercolour on Paper 400 x 275mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere are many variations in Greek Mythology on the origin of the sunflower, but all are centred around the Sun God Apollo and the water nymph, Clytie. A story of unrequited love, Clytie adored Apollo and spent her days gazing skyward in the hope he may look down upon her.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRichard has had a long-time enjoyment of beauty, colour and gardening, including flower species, courtyards and rambling gardens and botanical expressions.\u003cbr\u003eHis love of flowers and nature often resonate in his floral and boutique garden paintings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChrisp's work has been likened to artists David Jones, Matisse, Raoul Dufy and Cezanne, showcasing an energetic personality evident in his interior, landscape and floral paintings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s\"\u003eEnquiries to Christine Rabarts Dip Art (Hons)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s\"\u003eM: 027 629 7408 E: art@christinerabarts.com\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Richard Chrisp Paintings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47369938108716,"sku":"Potted Sunflowers RC","price":250.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2659\/6026\/files\/pottedsunflowersrichardchrisp.jpg?v=1699055617","url":"https:\/\/www.breadandbutter.co.nz\/products\/copy-of-flowers-abstract-ii","provider":"Bread \u0026 Butter Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}