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Untitled

Louisa Hay Kerr

1850

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Early 19th Century Floral

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1850 watercolor by Louisa Hay Kerr, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Louisa Hay Kerr
When & what style?: 1850
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a single bright orange poppy with a dark center. The petals are soft and rounded, while the stem and leaves are drawn in careful green lines. The background is plain white, letting the flower stand out. The artist focused on small details, like the tiny hairs on the leaves. The poppy looks fresh, almost like it could be picked right from a garden. If you like this kind of careful flower drawing, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more.

The story of this work

Overview

A single stalk bearing a large red poppy flower with visible black seeds and stamens rises above two lateral stems that sprout green leaves.

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About the artist

Artist

Louisa Hay Kerr

Louisa Hay Kerr was an English writer, composer, and translator. She published several translations including A History of Servia and the Servian Revolution by Leopold von Ranke from German to English in 1847. Her…

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