Wild chrysanthemum (chrysanthemum indicum)
1800
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1800
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a single stem of a wild chrysanthemum plant. It has several leaves and a few flowers in different stages of bloom. The flowers are yellow with darker yellow centers. The background of the painting is a light beige color. The painting is done in a realistic style, with a lot of detail in the leaves and flowers. The artist used a range of colors to create depth and texture in the painting. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out other works from the Romanticism movement.