Artwork
Flowers in a Bowl
Flowers in a Bowl is a watercolor work on paper by the Aestheticist artist Edna Clarke Hall. It dates from 1938 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Flowers in a Bowl is a watercolour painting created by Edna Clarke Hall in 1938. The work is a representation of a floral arrangement in a decorative bowl.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a blue and white bowl containing flowers, placed on a windowsill. The arrangement is rendered in a loose, expressive style, with bold lines and vivid colours used to capture the flowers' beauty.
Technique & Style
The artist employed a range of colours to convey the flowers' vibrancy, from deep reds and purples to soft greens. The soft, muted background provides a subtle contrast to the flowers' bold depiction.
History & Provenance
The work is signed and dated by the artist, confirming its creation in 1938.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edna Clarke Hall was a watercolour artist, etcher, lithographer and draughtsman who is mainly known for her many illustrations to Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë.
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