Magnolias
1896
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1896
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
This painting shows a still life of two magnolia flowers in a glass vase. The flowers are white and have large green leaves. The background is a deep red fabric that is draped behind the vase. The flowers are painted in a realistic style, with attention to detail in their petals and leaves. The vase is clear and reflects the light, giving it a sense of depth and dimension. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the artist Martin Johnson Heade.
