Polyanthus or Cluster Narcissus (Botanical: Narcissus tazetta)
1836
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1836
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a cluster of bright yellow daffodils with orange centers, growing from a single thick green stem. The leaves are long and slightly curved, and the bulb at the base is wrapped in paper. In the bottom right corner, there’s a small sketch of the same flower, drawn in pencil. The artist paid close attention to how light hits the petals, making them look almost glowing. The background is plain white, so the flowers stand out even more. If you like this kind of detailed flower art, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art for more.
