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A Collection of Flowers Drawn from Nature: No. 6 - Scarlet and Variegated Geranium

John Edwards , 1801

A Collection of Flowers Drawn from Nature: No. 6 - Scarlet and Variegated Geranium, by John Edwards, 1801
A Collection of Flowers Drawn from Nature: No. 6 - Scarlet and Variegated Geranium, by John Edwards, 1801

A Collection of Flowers Drawn from Nature: No. 6 - Scarlet and Variegated Geranium is a print by the Romanticist artist John Edwards. It dates from 1801 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. A Collection of Flowers Drawn from Nature: No.

Accession no.
1955.461
Credit line
Gift of The Print Club of Cleveland in honor of Mrs. William G. Mather

About this work

Overview

A Collection of Flowers Drawn from Nature: No. 6 - Scarlet and Variegated Geranium is a print created by John Edwards in 1801. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a branch of geraniums with red and pink flowers, showcasing the plant's twisted stems and clustered blooms. The artist's attention to detail highlights the natural beauty of the subject.

Technique & Style

Edwards' work is characterized by a focus on minute details, such as leaf veins and the play of light on petals, reflecting a style typical of close-up nature studies prevalent during the early 19th century.

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Who painted A Collection of Flowers Drawn from Nature: No. 6 - Scarlet and Variegated Geranium?

A Collection of Flowers Drawn from Nature: No. 6 - Scarlet and Variegated Geranium was painted by John Edwards in 1801.

Where can I see A Collection of Flowers Drawn from Nature: No. 6 - Scarlet and Variegated Geranium?

A Collection of Flowers Drawn from Nature: No. 6 - Scarlet and Variegated Geranium is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is A Collection of Flowers Drawn from Nature: No. 6 - Scarlet and Variegated Geranium?

A Collection of Flowers Drawn from Nature: No. 6 - Scarlet and Variegated Geranium is associated with Romanticism.

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