The Orchid Paintings of Eveleth Cooper Cowles contains 90 watercolor illustrations of a wide range of species and hybrid orchids, painted by horticulturist Eveleth Cooper Cowles over a seven year period (1971 through 1977). The paintings demonstrate a remarkable mastery of simple, elegant compositions reminiscent of Japanese ink paintings. The colors are vibrant and lifelike, imparting the delicacy and ephemeral quality of the living flowers to the paintings. At the same time, the paintings are meticulously accurate from a botanical standpoint. The beauty and diversity of orchids shine through in her paintings, creating a lasting legacy for all those who share that love.