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White Blossom in a Tall Vase, by Francis Edward RWS James, watercolor, 1870

White Blossom in a Tall Vase

Francis Edward RWS James

1870

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

White Blossom in a Tall Vase is a 1870 watercolor by Francis Edward RWS James, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Francis Edward RWS James
When & what style?
1870 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a tall, narrow vase filled with white flowers. The petals are loose and slightly messy, spilling over the sides. The vase sits on a plain surface, and the background is soft and blurry, focusing all attention on the flowers. The artist used watercolor, keeping the colors light and airy. The brushstrokes are loose, almost like quick sketches, which makes the scene feel alive and natural. If you like this style, look up James, Francis Edward RWS next.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour titled *White Blossom in a Tall Vase* was created by Francis Edward James in 1870.

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About the artist

Artist

Francis Edward RWS James

This British artist painted delicate watercolors of flowers in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

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