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Flowers—Decorative Study, by John La Farge, unspecified, 1882

Flowers—Decorative Study

John La Farge

1882

unspecified

From the collection of Clark Art Institute

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Overview

Flowers—Decorative Study is a 1882 unspecified by John La Farge, held at Clark Art Institute.

Who painted this?
John La Farge
When & what style?
1882
Where can I see it?
Clark Art Institute

About this work

This painting features a bouquet of flowers, with some blooms facing forward and others turned away. The flowers are depicted in various shades of white and light gray, set against a dark background that helps them stand out. The flowers appear to be arranged in a loose, organic way, with some stems and leaves visible amidst the blooms. The overall effect is one of softness and delicacy, with the flowers seeming to glow in the dim light. If you're interested in seeing more works by the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up John La Farge.

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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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