Water Lily: Book and original work of floriographic art (1996)
Ligonier, PA: CASIRT Legacy Edition, Tunnel Press, 1996. Hardcover. 11 x 11 dark green cloth portfolio with ties housing a nested book measuring 5.75 x 4.25 inches with handprinted pages on the symbolism of flowers and on the other side a 9.5 x 9.5 inch original florigraphic work of art signed by Keenan in 1996, delicately colored, on heavy all-rag paper with CASIRT embossed blindstamp. Fine condition. We believe this is a unique item, since the book says about these editions, "A Legacy Edition is a hand made book created for you under private commission." An online commenter described Keenan thus: "Nan Keenan is an artist and educator who uses the 19th-century art of florigraphy to honor individuals and families by illustrating personality traits in the Victorian language of flowers. She has exhibited her work at the Smithsonian Institution, and her paintings have been commissioned to honor former first ladies, Olympic athletes and victims of national tragedies, as well as individuals. Nan also works with teachers, parents, caregivers and clergy." Fine. Item #H27657
Price: $150.00