Saxifraga lingulata Bell, by Clarence Bicknell

An image of Inscription surrounded by floral border: Saxifraga lingulata Bell. Bicknell, Clarence (British, 1842-1918). Recto: A great contrast to the / exponent of the latest novelty / were the two labourers who now / appeared. Their business was quar- / riing the rocks, and the first said / "It's not with axe and hammer, / It's not by blows & Knocks, / But it's by perseverance / That we break up the rocks. With aid of frost and raindrops / By our unceasing toil / We break the rock to pieces / And make for all fresh soil." / "Yes, you see", said Mr. Sage / one is bending down to / break up the rock below, and one stands upright to work / at that above. It mus be slow / and hard work indeed, and we / ought all to be very grateful. I / hope they are / well paid." Verso: Saxifraga / Aizoon Jacq. Watercolour and graphite on paper, height, leaf, 278 mm, width, leaf, 190 mm, 1914. From: The Triumph of the Dandelion. Parnessia palustris. Vellum bound sketchbook with white leather closure straps attached to covers. Contains 58 leaves. Front cover bears a roughly square polychrome watercolour design, surrounding the words 'THE DANDELION'. Inside rear cover there is an watercolour and graphite illustration of 'Parnassia palustris L.'

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Inscription surrounded by floral border: Saxifraga lingulata Bell. Bicknell, Clarence (British, 1842-1918). Recto: A great contrast to the / exponent of the latest novelty / were the two labourers who now / appeared. Their business was quar- / riing the rocks, and the first said / "It's not with axe and hammer, / It's not by blows & Knocks, / But it's by perseverance / That we break up the rocks. With aid of frost and raindrops / By our unceasing toil / We break the rock to pieces / And make for all fresh soil." / "Yes, you see", said Mr. Sage / one is bending down to / break up the rock below, and one stands upright to work / at that above. It mus be slow / and hard work indeed, and we / ought all to be very grateful. I / hope they are / well paid." Verso: Saxifraga / Aizoon Jacq. Watercolour and graphite on paper, height, leaf, 278 mm, width, leaf, 190 mm, 1914. From: The Triumph of the Dandelion. Parnessia palustris. Vellum bound sketchbook with white leather closure straps attached to covers. Contains 58 leaves. Front cover bears a roughly square polychrome watercolour design, surrounding the words 'THE DANDELION'. Inside rear cover there is an watercolour and graphite illustration of 'Parnassia palustris L.'

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Accession Number: PD.11-1980.f.37
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Camera: Hasselblad H4D-31
Photographer name: Sam Cole
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ISO Speed: 100
Fnumber: 19/1

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