Narcissus on the Campagna
1872
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From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1872
unspecified
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
This painting shows a cluster of white flowers with long, thin green leaves. The flowers have six petals each and are arranged in a loose bunch. In the background, there is a body of water and a brown field with green grass in the foreground. The flowers are the main focus of the painting, and they are depicted in a realistic style. The background is more subdued, with muted colors that don't distract from the flowers. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of artist Elizabeth Boott.
