Peony and Bumblebee
1850
unspecified
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
1850
unspecified
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
This painting shows a peony flower with large petals and a dark center. There are leaves and stems around the flower, and a bumblebee is flying near it. The background is a light color. The peony is painted in shades of gray and white, with some darker areas to show depth. The leaves are also gray, and the stems are thin and curved. The bumblebee is small and has a fuzzy body. The painting is done in a simple style, with bold brushstrokes and not much detail. It looks like it might have been painted quickly, but it still shows the beauty of the peony and the bumblebee. You might also like to look at other works by the artist, Unknown.