Campanula Medium
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a tall stem of purple flowers with green leaves. The blooms are open in different stages—some fully unfurled, others still budding. At the bottom, two small sketches show the flower’s roots and a single bloom up close. The artist labeled it *Campanula Medium*, which is a type of bellflower. The careful shading makes the petals look soft and the leaves look fresh. Look up Victoria and Albert Museum to see more of this artist’s detailed plant studies.
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