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Anemone, by John La Farge, 1878

Anemone

John La Farge

1878

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Anemone is a 1878 by John La Farge, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
John La Farge
When & what style?
1878 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a delicate flower, likely an anemone, with petals that are a mix of light and dark shades. The flower is centered in the image, and its stem and leaves are visible below it. The artist has used a range of colors to create depth and texture in the flower, from the soft pink of the petals to the darker greens of the leaves. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up John La Farge.

About the artist

Portrait of John La Farge
Artist

John La Farge

John La Farge (March 31, 1835 – November 14, 1910) was an American artist whose career spanned illustration, murals, interior design, painting, and popular books on his Asian travels and other art-related topics.

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