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Autumn Crocus, by William Bell Scott, unspecified, 1861

Autumn Crocus

William Bell Scott

1861

unspecified

From the collection of Scottish National Gallery

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Overview

Autumn Crocus is a 1861 unspecified by William Bell Scott, a British Romanticism work, held at Scottish National Gallery.

Who painted this?
William Bell Scott
When & what style?
1861 · British Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Scottish National Gallery

About this work

This painting shows a bunch of long, thin green leaves with purple flowers at the bottom. The flowers have long, thin petals that are a light purple color. The background of the painting is a light brown color. The painting is done in a style that makes the flowers and leaves look soft and delicate. The artist has used gentle brushstrokes to create a sense of movement and texture in the painting. The painting is called "Autumn Crocus" and was made by William Bell Scott in 1861. If you want to learn more about the technique of impasto, which involves applying thick layers of paint to create a textured effect, you could start by looking up examples of this technique.

About the artist

Portrait of William Bell Scott
Artist

William Bell Scott

William Bell Scott (12 September 1811 – 22 November 1890) was a Scottish artist in oils and watercolour and occasionally printmaking.

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