Flowers in a Jug
1928
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1928
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows a tall jug filled with flowers—white blooms and green leaves spilling over the rim. The jug sits on a dark table, its handle curved and simple. A few fallen petals lie scattered nearby, and the background is mostly shadowy, letting the jug and flowers stand out. The artist used light and dark tones to make the jug look three-dimensional. The flowers’ details are soft, almost like they’re glowing from within. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how this lighting trick works.
