Group of narcissus flowers
1895
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1895
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Group of narcissus flowers is a 1895 watercolor by Beatrix Potter, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a group of white narcissus flowers with long green stems and leaves. The flowers have yellow centers and are arranged in a loose, organic way. The flowers are painted in a delicate, realistic style, with soft colors and gentle brushstrokes. The background of the painting is a light beige color, which helps the flowers stand out. The artist's use of watercolor creates a sense of subtlety and nuance, drawing the viewer's eye to the intricate details of the flowers. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look into the Impressionism movement.
A watercolour on card depicting a cluster of upright narcissus flowers and their stems, arranged toward the right side of the composition. The work was created by Beatrix Potter around 1895. It was later acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum from Leslie Linder as part of the Linder Bequest in 1973.
Read the full account in the museum source.
Helen Beatrix Heelis (née Potter; 28 July 1866 – 22 December 1943), usually known as Beatrix Potter ( BEE-ə-triks), was an English writer, illustrator, natural scientist, and conservationist.
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