Roses in a Bottle [recto]
1902
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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1902
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a loose, quick sketch of roses in a dark blue vase. The flowers are bright—red, white, and pink—with some green leaves mixed in. The background is just a few rough strokes of color, like a table and a window, but it’s all very simple. The artist used watercolor, letting the paint blend and bleed a little, which gives it a soft, sketchy look. The brushstrokes are uneven, almost like they were done fast. Next, look up watercolor, glazing to see how artists build up color in layers.
