Common orange day lily (hemerocallis fulva), xuan cao
1800
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1800
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Common orange day lily (hemerocallis fulva), xuan cao is a 1800 paint by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting features a vibrant orange day lily, its petals unfolding like a trumpet. The leaves are a deep green, with subtle shading that gives them depth. The flower's center is a warm yellow, adding a pop of color to the overall piece. The artist's use of color and light creates a sense of movement, as if the flower is swaying gently in the breeze. The brushstrokes are delicate, yet confident, giving the painting a sense of energy and life. If you're interested in exploring more works from the Romanticism movement, you might want to check out the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.
A rectangular watercolor painting with a fine-line border shows trumpet-shaped flowers in red, yellow, or white, each lasting a single day, hence the common name. The work depicts a perennial lily-family plant with conical flowers arranged in a cymose pattern. Acquired by the Asia Department in 1886, the painting’s source and acquisition method remain unidentified in the department’s registers.
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