Damask Rose
1804
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1804
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows one pink damask rose against a dark background. The petals are soft and velvety. One leaf curls at the bottom. The rose glows like silk under light. The artist, Mary Altha Nims, often painted plants. Women artists at the time focused on still lifes. It was a quiet way to show skill and nature. Check out Mary Altha Nims’s other work at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
