Bromelia
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a single flower with bright orange petals and a thick green stem. The leaves are long and pointy, fanning out around the bloom. The background is plain and light, keeping all focus on the plant. The artist labeled it *Bromelia*, but the flower looks more like a tulip. This kind of careful plant drawing was common for science and gardens back then. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more of these detailed botanical works.
