Chinese rose
1800
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1800
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The painting shows a Chinese rose, a delicate flower with soft petals. This flower was popular in British gardens, thanks to travelers who brought back exotic plants and paintings. The Chinese rose was also a common garden flower in south China, where it's still grown today. You can learn more about this style by looking at the technique of chiaroscuro.
