Peonies and Roses

"...and smell'st so sweet." – Shakespeare

Othello. Act IV, Scene 2

Inspired by one of my three new David Austin roses, 'Othello', a Venetian-themed essay of roses and peonies.

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Rosa 'Othello'

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Rosa 'Mary Rose'

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Rosa 'Eglantyne'

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Set against one of our oil paintings of Venice...

and a harlequin from my collection of Venetian masks.