Flore des Jardiniers, Amateurs et Manufacturiers: Polyanthus or Cluster Narcissus
1836
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1836
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This image shows a cluster of bright yellow and orange daffodils with green stems and leaves. The flowers are drawn in detail, with soft petals and a central cup shape. In the background, there’s a sketch of a single daffodil and a bulb with a wrapped base. The artist focused on the natural look of the flowers, even including tiny details like the stamens inside. This print was part of a book about garden flowers. Next, check out the technique: chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create depth in art.
