Wildflowers
1920
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1920
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a field of wildflowers under a big tree. The colors are bright but also muddy—greens, blues, and a few browns. The brushstrokes are loose and uneven, like the artist worked fast or didn’t care about smooth edges. The tree’s trunk splits into thick branches, and the flowers below are mostly purple and yellow. The sky is barely there, just a light blue smear. The whole thing feels a little rough, like a quick sketch. If you like this style, check out Burt Barnes.
