The Botanical Magazine or Flower Garden Displayed: Plate 966, Erica Elegans. Elegant Heath [Erica glauca]

1806

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

The Botanical Magazine or Flower Garden Displayed: Plate 966, Erica Elegans. Elegant Heath [Erica glauca] 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 sprig of a plant with green leaves and pink flowers. The flowers are clustered together and have a delicate appearance. The leaves are long and thin, with a soft green color. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the depiction of the plant's texture and color. The background is a light beige color, which helps to highlight the plant's features. If you're interested in learning more about the style of this painting, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.