Artwork
Pansies
Pansies is an ink print by the Impressionist artist James David Smillie. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower right below platemark: June 30th '90- / first imp.; lower left corner in graphite by unknown hand: 4 (circled), [not decipherd]
About this work
Overview
Pansies is a print created by James David Smillie in 1890 using the aquatint technique on cardboard.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts three pansies with soft, fuzzy edges, set against a plain light gray background that accentuates their presence. The flowers' textures are rendered through tiny dots and lines.
Technique & Style
Smillie employed aquatint, a method that allows ink to spread in watery patches, effectively capturing light and shadow. This technique gives the flowers a nearly three-dimensional appearance.
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