Elizabeth M H Coventry

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The Agave americana is a monocarpic plant that every five years or so sends up a giant dramatic flower stalk up to 20 metres tall. The parent plant then dies. This particular plant was growing in a garden in Andalucia. It is a native of Mexico where it is used for various health benefits and also tequila. This was a challenge to draw; even on top of a tall ladder I was nowhere near the top. Having admired it towering over the roadsides, it was too good an opportunity to miss.

medium Colour pencil

size Approx 35cmW X 65cmH

original £850

print £70

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