Historical information

Part of 'Woolcock Gallery Collection' Exhibited CEMA 1989.

Physical description

Two flowering stems. View on left depicts long stem with many large serrated leaves (blue-green) with some showing darker edges of a purple tinge. Top of stem has yellow flowers coming from long slim stems. Flowers have 8 long yellow petals each and yellow centres. View on left has fine pale green leaves (fern-like). At top of stem are floral stems, ending in buds and full flowers. Flowers are yellow, with 13 petals and darker yellow centres. Mounted in a double matt (white on faun), framed under glass in gold and green frame.

Inscriptions & markings

Front: L. Senecio magnificus (Tall yellow-top).
R. Senecio lautus (Variable Groundsel) (lower left) (pencil).
CE Woolcock (lower right, signature) (pencil) CEW (lower left in image) (purple pencil).
Back: 24 (upper left) (pen)