1817
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Two Plums is a 1817 ink by George Brookshaw, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This picture shows two plums hanging from branches with green leaves. One plum is bright yellow, and the other is deep purple. The background is plain and light, making the colors of the fruit and leaves stand out. The artist used a mix of ink lines and tiny dots to create the shading, giving the plums a textured look. This kind of careful detail was common in scientific drawings from that time. If you like this style, check out the technique: engraving, cross-hatching.
George Brookshaw (c. 1751–1823), also known as G. Brown, was an English painter and illustrator from London. His early career was spent as a London cabinet-maker specializing in painted furniture, often with floral…
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