Blackberry Blossom
1867
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1867
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Blackberry Blossom is a 1867 watercolor by Mary E. Butler, a American Folk Art work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a beautiful bouquet of blackberry blossoms in a blue vase. The flowers are pink and white, with green leaves and stems. The vase is placed on a yellow surface, and there are some fallen petals around it. The flowers are painted in a realistic style, with lots of detail and texture. The colors are soft and pastel, which gives the painting a gentle and delicate feel. The overall effect is one of serenity and calmness. If you like this painting, you might also enjoy exploring the works of other Impressionist artists, who were known for their emphasis on light and color.
A watercolour painting by Mary E. Butler from 1867 shows blackberry blossoms, with the artist's signature "M E Butler" included in the composition.
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Mary E. Butler never traveled far from her garden in Charleston, yet her watercolors of blackberries and oleanders feel like they’ve been plucked from a sun-drenched Italian villa. She painted the same blooms year after…
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