Spray of honeysuckle
1895
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1895
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This is just a single honeysuckle branch. The leaves are green with a few darker spots. At the top, small buds are starting to open into pale pink flowers. The stem is thin and brown, twisting a little as it grows. The artist used soft colors and light strokes. It looks like they focused on how the plant grows naturally, not making it too perfect. Want to see more? Check out Potter, Beatrix.
