June Roses
1804
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1804
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
June Roses is a 1804 by Mary Altha Nims, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a loose cluster of roses in soft pinks, whites, and greens. The flowers are slightly wilted, with delicate petals and bright green leaves. The background is plain, letting the colors stand out. The artist focused on small details like the fuzzy centers of the roses and the way light hits the petals. This kind of careful nature study was common in the 1800s. If you like this, check out Romanticism to see how artists used flowers to show beauty and emotion.
