Les Roses: Rosa Longifolia
1820
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1820
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a single stem with three delicate pink roses and long green leaves. The petals have soft white edges and bright yellow centers. The background is plain, keeping all focus on the flowers. The artist painted every leaf and vein with careful detail, making the roses look almost real. The names at the bottom—*Rosa Longifolia*—tell us the type of flower. Next, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see more of this artist’s work.
