Flower Study
1886
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1886
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This is a single black-and-white drawing of a thistle plant. The stem is tall and spiky, with sharp leaves growing in rows along its length. At the top, a bud sits closed, and at the bottom, the plant flares into a cluster of small, spiky flowers. The artist focused on the plant’s tough, prickly texture—every line looks deliberate. It’s not colorful, but the contrast between light and dark makes the thorns pop. If you like this style, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art for more works by Harry Fenn.
