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Magnolia, by Mary Altha Nims, 1804

Magnolia

Mary Altha Nims

1804

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Magnolia is a 1804 by Mary Altha Nims, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Mary Altha Nims
When & what style?
1804 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a large white flower with a yellow center, surrounded by big green leaves. The flower is in the middle of the picture, and the leaves are spread out around it. The background is a light color, which makes the flower and leaves stand out. The flower is painted in a very detailed way, with lines that show its texture. The leaves are also painted with a lot of detail, and you can see the veins in them. The whole picture looks very realistic. If you like this kind of painting, you might want to learn more about Romanticism.

About the artist

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