Water Lily
1890
unspecified
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1890
unspecified
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
This painting shows a single white water lily, centered and facing forward. The flower's petals are open, and its center is yellow. The background is dark, with a gradient of brown and black. The flower is painted in a realistic style, with visible brushstrokes. The dark background helps the flower stand out. If you like this painting, you might want to check out more works by John La Farge.
