The Felon Flower
1897
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1897
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
The Felon Flower is a 1897 by Sidney H. Sime, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This image depicts a haunting scene of a woman in a long dress, standing beside a tree with a figure suspended from it. The woman's dark hair is adorned with a crown of flowers, and she wears a long, patterned dress. A black dog is seen in the foreground, and the background is filled with trees and flowers. The woman's gaze is directed upwards, towards the figure hanging from the tree. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of mystery and intrigue, with the woman's expression and the suspended figure creating a sense of tension. The intricate details and shading in the image suggest the use of cross-hatching, a technique that creates depth and texture. This painting is reminiscent of the work of Sime, Sidney H.
