The Botanical Magazine or Flower Garden Displayed: Plate 944, Dillwynia Glaberrima. Smooth-Leaved Dillwynnia. [Dillwynia ericifolia gaberrima]

1806

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

The Botanical Magazine or Flower Garden Displayed: Plate 944, Dillwynia Glaberrima. Smooth-Leaved Dillwynnia. [Dillwynia ericifolia gaberrima] is a 1806 by Francis Sansom, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Francis Sansom
When & what style?: 1806 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a plant with long, thin leaves and yellow flowers. The flowers have red centers and are clustered at the top of the stem. The plant is drawn in a detailed, realistic style. The plant is set against a plain background, which helps to highlight its features. The artist has used a range of colors to bring the plant to life, from the deep green of the leaves to the bright yellow of the flowers. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.