Roses
1805
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Richard Earlom
Richard Earlom (1743–1822) was a British artist, born in London.
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ink
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Roses is a 1805 ink by Richard Earlom, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a mix of roses in soft pinks, whites, and yellows, all tangled with green leaves. Two birds sit among the flowers—one on a nest with eggs, the other perched on a branch. In the background, a distant temple and a dragonfly hover near a budding rose. The artist used a mix of fine lines and shading to make the petals look almost real. The colors are bright but muted, like a quiet garden on a calm day. Next, check out the technique: etching.
Richard Earlom (1743–1822) was a British artist, born in London.
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