Flowers

Elysian Editions, 1991
A limited edition boxed portfolio of hand-colored photogravures, with an introduction by art historian Wanda Corn: “Margaretta’s photogravures are on the cusp of a cultural wave. Their beauty mends our spirits and gives us hope for our universe.”

Close-up of Peony flower — color trial in gray tones, photogravure — Peony — Color Trial I, photogravure

Close-up of Peony flower — color trial 2 in rose tones, photogravure — Peony — Color Trial II, photogravure

Close-up of Peony flower — color trial 3 in gold-orange tones, photogravure — Peony — Color Trial III, photogravure

Close-up of Peony flower — color trial 4 in gray-purple tones, photogravure — Peony — Color Trial IV, photogravure

Branch of speckled lilies, hovering over dark foliage and background, photogravure — Lilies (1), photogravure

Red Rose stands face down on surface with dark shadows, stem upward, photogravure — Old Rose, handcolored photogravure from the Flower series

Bouquet of pink lilies in vase; flowers are luminous in contrast to dark, almost metallic, leaves and background, photogravure — Lilies (2), photogravure