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Roses, and other flowers, by Mary RA Moser, watercolor, 1770

Roses, and other flowers

Mary RA Moser

1770

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Roses, and other flowers is a 1770 watercolor by Mary RA Moser, a Rococo painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Mary RA Moser
When & what style?
1770 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a few soft pink flowers with lots of petals, some still in bud form. The leaves are long and pointy, with a mix of green and brown colors. The background is just a pale, plain paper, letting the flowers stand out. The artist used watercolor, blending colors to make the petals look delicate. The brushstrokes are light and airy, almost like the flowers themselves. If you like this, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more works like this.

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