Chinese Rose
1813
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1813
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a Chinese rose in a simple setting. It's a flower that was popular in south China. The British were interested in plants from other countries during this time, and people would often bring back paintings of these plants. This interest in foreign plants was driven by British botanists who wanted to learn more about them. You can learn more about this style at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
