Study of Roses
Charles Nicolas Storm van 's-Gravesande
1891
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Charles Nicolas Storm van 's-Gravesande
1891
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Study of Roses is a 1891 by Charles Nicolas Storm van 's-Gravesande, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows a dark, textured background with a cluster of roses in the center. The flowers are drawn in loose, sketchy lines, some fully bloomed and others just opening. The petals look soft and slightly crumpled, while the stems and leaves are rough and tangled. Notice how the artist used shading to make the roses stand out against the dark wood-like background. The contrast makes the flowers pop, even though they’re drawn in simple lines. Look up chiaroscuro to see how this technique works in other art.
Charles Nicolas Storm van 's-Gravesande (1841–1924) was a Dutch artist.
See the richer artist pageYour cart is empty
Explore artworks →
