A striking vintage botanical study of a gothic thistle, drawn in the style of an antique hand-coloured engraving. One tall architectural stem rises to a single flowerhead, with spiny leaves and exposed roots rendered in fine ink hatching and soft washed colour. Muted olive greens and dusky purples glow against a deep indigo ground, giving the piece a moody, timeless feel. A handsome accent for kitchens, studies, or any wall that welcomes old-world natural history charm.