1890
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dark Single Hollyhocks is a 1890 ink by James David Smillie, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting features a bouquet of dark hollyhocks against a light background. The flowers are rendered in bold, expressive lines, with visible texture from the drypoint technique. A closer look reveals the delicate play of light and shadow on the petals, adding depth to the composition. The overall effect is one of simple yet striking beauty. If you're interested in exploring more works like this, you might want to check out the artist James David Smillie.
James David Smillie was an American artist, cofounder of the American Watercolor Society and New York Etching Club. His brother was painter George Henry Smillie.
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