Alfred William Parsons (1847-1920) certainly has his place in the annals of art history as an outstanding English artist with a diverse palette, including illustrations, landscape paintings, and garden design. His detailed botanical illustrations helped deepen his contact with William Robinson, one of the great garden masters of his time. From 1868 to 1919, Parsons' artwork was regularly featured in prestigious exhibitions, drawing admiration not only for the quality of his work, but also for his ability to design a garden with the fine sensibility of an artist. The beauty of his work is also captured in our exquisite art prints, allowing any art lover to own a piece of Parsons' talent and passion.
Parsons was born near Frome in Somerset, and from an early age his father, a dedicated alpine gardener, sparked his love of nature and art. After a brief period at the Post Office, he decided to follow his true calling and enrolled at the Kensington School of Art. His talent quickly led him to exhibit in galleries such as the Grosvenor Gallery and the Royal Academy, where his works were presented every year from 1874 until his death. Another defining moment in his career was his association with the renowned artistic community in the village of Broadway in the Cotswolds, where he met the American artist Francis Davis Millet and Edwin Austin Abbey. His artistic influence extended far beyond painting. He was commissioned by the distinguished garden designer William Robinson to create illustrations for his work "The Wild Garden: Or, Our Groves and Shrubberies Made Beautiful by the Naturalization of Hardy Exotic Plants." This artistic collaboration led to Parsons receiving his first garden commission from architect Philip Webb. Parsons designed simple yet stunning gardens that balanced new and traditional elements.
His work "Notes in Japan" deserves a special mention, based on his experiences and observations during his visit to Japan between 1892 and 1894. Furthermore, he contributed significantly to Ellen Willmott's "The Genus Rosa," a masterpiece that included 132 of his watercolors of roses. As a garden designer, Parsons was also appreciated for his ability to restore old gardens and create sympathetic settings for old houses, which can be admired in works such as the 15th-century Great Chalfield Manor and the Elizabethan Littlecote House, both in Wiltshire. Alfred Parsons' ability to capture the charm of the English countryside and the subtle beauty of flowers and plants is unparalleled. Our fine art prints ensure that this beauty will continue to be accessed and admired. They serve not only as a reminder of Parsons' incredible talent and contribution to art, but also as a tribute to his deep love of nature.
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.jpg "Bablock Hythe, Near Oxford by Alfred Parsons")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1653314).jpg "Thorverton Bridge by Alfred Parsons")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1508783).jpg "The Duck Pen by Alfred Parsons")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1131376).jpg "Apple blossom by Alfred Parsons")
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.jpg "A Creek at Wilmington, N.C. by Alfred Parsons")
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.jpg "Nymans, Sussex by Alfred Parsons")
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.jpg "A Kitchen Garden, Frome, Somerset by Alfred Parsons")
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.jpg "Pond in the Garden of Raku-Raku-Tei, Hikone by Alfred Parsons")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1488805).jpg "Sunset over Lake Biwa, from Tennenji by Alfred Parsons")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1488574).jpg "By the Sundial, Early Summer, Broadway by Alfred Parsons")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-126679).jpg "Pale Primroses by Alfred Parsons")
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.jpg "Rosa Genus, No.10, 755, c.1910 by Alfred Parsons")
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.jpg "Monk Kneeling by Alfred Parsons")
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.jpg "Tree peonies at Hase Dera - steps to Kwannon Temple, Japan by Alfred Parsons")
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.jpg "A Forest Landscape near Boldrewood by Alfred Parsons")
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.jpg "Rosa Chinensis by Alfred Parsons")
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.jpg "Hot Afternoon by Alfred Parsons")
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.jpg "Hunter in Sunset Landscape by Alfred Parsons")
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.jpg "Rocky Landscape by Alfred Parsons")
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.jpg "Title Page from She Stoops to Conquer by Alfred Parsons")
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