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Study of a flower, by Marchioness of Waterford Louisa Anne, watercolor, 1864

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Study of a flower is a 1864 watercolor by Marchioness of Waterford Louisa Anne, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

When & what style?
1864
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Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a delicate flower in watercolour. The flower has soft pink petals and green leaves. It's painted against a plain background, which helps the flower stand out. The flower is painted with gentle, flowing lines that give it a sense of movement. The artist has used a range of colours to create depth and texture in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the artist Louisa Anne, Marchioness of Waterford.

About the artist

Portrait of Marchioness of Waterford Louisa Anne
Artist

Marchioness of Waterford Louisa Anne

Louisa Anne Beresford, Marchioness of Waterford (née Stuart; 14 April 1818 – 12 May 1891) was a British Pre-Raphaelite watercolourist and philanthropist.

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