Two water lilies on a leaf
1895
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
1895
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
This painting depicts two water lilies on a leaf, with one flower in full bloom and the other slightly closed. The flowers are white with yellow centers, and the leaf is green. The background is dark, which helps the flowers stand out. The artist has used a lot of detail to show the texture of the flowers and the leaf. You can see the veins on the leaf and the softness of the petals. The painting is very realistic, making you feel like you could reach out and touch the flowers. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out other works by the artist, Jan Ciągliński.
