1892
oil
canvas
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
Study of two Flowers is a 1892 oil by John Pettie, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Ashmolean Museum.
This painting showcases two flowers against a dark background. The flower on the right is white with a long stem, while the one on the left is smaller and also white. The flowers are depicted in a realistic style, with attention to detail in their petals and stems. The dark background helps to highlight the flowers, making them stand out. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the flowers. You might also want to explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
John Pettie (17 March 1839 – 21 February 1893) was a Scottish painter from Edinburgh who spent most of his career in London.
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