Primula Auricula
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows two small, pale yellow flowers with green centers growing on a single stem. The leaves are broad and slightly wavy, painted in soft greens and blues. The background is plain, letting the flowers stand out clearly. The artist focused on tiny details, like the tiny hairs on the leaves and the way light hits the petals. It looks like they used watercolors to keep the colors bright and natural. If you like this kind of careful flower painting, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more.
