The Temple of Flora, or Garden of Nature: The Persian Cyclamen

1803

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Floral Tulipa

Dominant colour

The Temple of Flora, or Garden of Nature: The Persian Cyclamen is a 1803 by Robert John Thornton, a Romanticism work, depicting Tulipa, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Robert John Thornton
When & what style?: 1803 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a detailed picture of a Persian cyclamen flower. It was created over several years, from 1799 to 1807. The artist put a lot of effort into drawing the flower's petals and leaves. The painting is interesting because it shows the artist's attention to detail. He drew each part of the flower carefully, making it look very realistic. You can learn more about this style by looking up the technique of chiaroscuro.