Double Hibiscus
Artist: Margaret Preston
Circa: 1929
Margaret Preston, a pioneer of Australian modernism, infused her still lifes with striking patterns and bold color blocks. This composition places a white pitcher of hibiscus blooms against a background of geometric textiles and decorative shells—every shape flattened yet vibrating with energy. With Japanese and Indigenous influences woven into her style, Preston challenged traditional European aesthetics and championed a uniquely regional voice. Her 1920s work remains celebrated for its daring balance of natural beauty and avant-garde design.
Print Details:
Archival matte paper, 11"x17" untrimmed
Giclee reproduction of the original painting
Suitable for framing
Carefully packaged and shipped flat
Ideal for collectors of:
Margaret Preston art
Floral still life
Modernist women artists
Australian art history
Decorative and textile-inspired design
Where petals meet pattern—Preston’s vivid harmony of nature and design.
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