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A Fruit-Bearing Tree; A Cedar of Paradise

Phebe A. Smith

1842

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Floral

Dominant colour

A Fruit-Bearing Tree; A Cedar of Paradise is a 1842 ink by Phebe A. Smith, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Phebe A. Smith
When & what style?: 1842 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a detailed drawing of a tree with dark green leaves, bright flowers, and small red berries. In the background, there’s a yellow building with a window and a golden gate. Below the tree, there’s a text written in neat handwriting, and a small urn sits at the base of the tree. The artist used black ink and colored washes to create depth and vibrancy in the flowers and leaves. The text seems to be a poem or story, adding a personal touch to the scene. If you like this kind of detailed floral art, look up Smith, Phebe A. for more work.