Fumaria Obliquefolia
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 plant with broad, deep-green leaves and a cluster of small, pale white flowers. The leaves are thick and slightly shiny, while the flowers sit neatly in the center. The background is plain white, keeping all focus on the plant’s details. The artist used smooth watercolors to capture the plant’s texture, especially the veins in the leaves. The flowers are delicate but stand out against the dark green. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
