Study of Orchids
1874
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1874
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Study of Orchids is a 1874 by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This is a close-up of delicate white orchids on dark, twisting stems. The petals look soft and almost see-through, while the background is a plain, shadowy brown. Some buds are still closed, and the branches curve in different directions. The flowers fill most of the space, making them the clear focus. The dark background helps them stand out, almost like they’re glowing. If you like this style, check out Impressionism next.
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