Meadow Flowers (Golden Rod and Wild Aster)
1896
oil
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
1896
oil
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
This painting shows a field of flowers, with tall, yellow and white blooms stretching up towards the sky. The flowers are set against a soft, blue-green background, which gives the scene a sense of depth and atmosphere. The flowers are depicted in loose, expressive brushstrokes, which gives the painting a sense of movement and energy. The overall effect is one of a serene and peaceful scene, with the flowers swaying gently in the breeze. The painting is held at the Brooklyn Museum.