Lychee
1808
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1808
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a bowl of lychees. The artist drew inspiration from exotic plants and fruits that were popular in Britain during the 18th and 19th centuries. This interest in foreign species was sparked by British botanists and travellers who brought back paintings and plants from their journeys. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique of chiaroscuro.
