Sketching Mescal Agave, also known as Agave Parryi, at Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam. De Hortus. Fiona Parrott printmaker. Fiona Parrot prints. Woodcut artist.

Agaves in Amsterdam

De Hortus, Amsterdam. Amsterdam Botanic garden. Glasshouses at De Hortus.
The glasshouses at De Hortus – Amsterdam Botanic Garden. Photo: Fiona Parrott.

Amsterdam Botanic Garden (‘De Hortus’) is one of my favourite places to take a break from the bustle of the city. I spent my last visit sketching in the glasshouses.

Sketching Mescal Agave, also known as Agave Parryi, at Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam. De Hortus. Fiona Parrott printmaker. Fiona Parrot prints. Woodcut artist.
Sketching Agave Parryi – Amsterdam Botanic Garden. Photo: Fiona Parrott

Agave parryi (also known as Mescal Agave, Parry’s Agave) is an evergreen succulent with grey-blue leaves and short black tipped spines. I developed the woodcarving below from this original sketch, emphasising these special features in the finished print.

Agave. Succulent. Parry's Agave. Mescal Agave. Mezcal Agave. Agave parryi.
Mescal Agave – De Hortus, Amsterdam
Original Limited Edition Woodcut Print by Fiona Parrott 2019

‘Mescal Agave’ is now available as a limited edition print and as a greetingcard. Please contact me for availability.

If you’re interested in visiting: de Hortus is open every day 10 am till 5 pm

Hortus Botanicus
Plantage Middenlaan 2A
1018DD Amsterdam