Pear Print Monkey Illustration but holding the line when

but holding the line when everything feels close to collapse

ibex and nylghau

detailed finish that suits antique wildlife illustration especially well

Andromache is one of the most moving figures in classical literature

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Pear Print Monkey Illustration but holding the line whenThis print has such a wonderfully odd charm to it. A ripe pear is already a lovely subject for antique botanical art, but the addition of tiny tortoises gives it a playful, slightly surreal twist that makes people look twice. It still has all the elegance of a vintage fruit study, with its warm colouring, delicate leaves and beautifully observed detail, but there is also a sense of wit that makes it especially memorable. A brilliant choice for