Roses 

Charles Rennie Mackintosh created ‘Roses’ using watercolor, and what immediately strikes us is the all-encompassing arrangement of stylized rose motifs, colored in shades of pink and green. Each rose is defined by concentric lines, which create a sense of depth and rhythm across the surface. The composition of the roses, organized in a grid-like structure, reflects Mackintosh's interest in geometric forms. He also uses a delicate touch in the rose petals, contrasting the sharpness of the lines. The presence of teardrop-like shapes gives the image a symbolic dimension, perhaps a critique of traditional values. Through this interplay of geometric forms and symbolic elements, ‘Roses’ destabilizes the conventional understanding of floral representation. Mackintosh challenges our assumptions about the natural world. The formal qualities of the piece function as a critique of established artistic and social norms.