Woman up a Ladder Smelling Blossom
1860
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1860
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a woman standing on a ladder, leaning forward to smell the blossoms of a tree. She has long blonde hair and wears a dark blue dress with a pink skirt. The background is a brown wall with a grid pattern and some green leaves. The woman's pose and the way she's smelling the blossoms suggest a sense of calm and serenity. The painting's use of muted colors and soft brushstrokes adds to this feeling. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Edward Burne-Jones.
