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Narcissus in a Blue and White Vase, by Edward John, Sir Poynter, gouache, 1864

Narcissus in a Blue and White Vase

Edward John, Sir Poynter

1864

gouache

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Narcissus in a Blue and White Vase is a 1864 gouache by Edward John, Sir Poynter, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Edward John, Sir Poynter
When & what style?
1864 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting is called Narcissus in a Blue and White Vase. It was made in 1864 by Sir Edward John Poynter. The artist used watercolor and gouache on wove paper, which is a technique that involves applying layers of transparent paint to achieve a desired effect, and this technique is similar to what you can learn about when looking at the work of the movement: Realism.

About the artist

Portrait of Edward John, Sir Poynter
Artist

Edward John, Sir Poynter

Sir Edward John Poynter, 1st Baronet (20 March 1836 – 26 July 1919) was an English painter, designer, and draughtsman, who served as President of the Royal Academy.

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