Roses
1886
unspecified
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1886
unspecified
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
This painting depicts a single rose stem with two blooms, one fully open and the other still closed. The rose is painted in shades of pink and white, with green leaves and a brown stem. The background of the painting is a muted, earthy tone. The rose is rendered in delicate, realistic detail, with visible texture on the petals and leaves. The overall effect is one of quiet beauty and simplicity. To learn more about the artist behind this lovely floral study, look up Elizabeth B. Greene.