Study of Butterbur (Petasites vulgaris, Desf.) the largest leaf of any English plant
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a rocky hillside with a crumbling old wall on top. Below, a winding path cuts through green trees and bushes, leading to a small building. The sky is soft with light clouds, and the whole scene looks quiet and a little misty. The artist focused on big leaves in the foreground—those are butterbur plants, the largest leaves in England. The colors are muted, with greens and grays blending together. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more of this artist’s work.
