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Cattleya Rochellensis

Gustav Leutzsch

1840

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Floral

Dominant colour

Cattleya Rochellensis is a 1840 ink by Gustav Leutzsch, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Gustav Leutzsch
When & what style?: 1840 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a close-up of a white orchid with green leaves and stems. The orchid has large, showy flowers with ruffled petals and a yellow center. The stems and leaves are a deep green color. The orchid is depicted in a realistic style, with detailed textures and shading that give it a lifelike appearance. The background of the painting is a soft, muted color that helps the orchid stand out. The level of detail and realism in this painting suggests that it was created during the Romantic period, when artists often focused on depicting the natural world in a highly detailed and realistic way. You might also want to check out the work of Leutzsch, Gustav.