Plants
1842
unspecified
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
1842
unspecified
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
The painting shows a collection of plants, with some leaves in shades of green and others in yellow. The background is dark, which makes the plants stand out. The plants are arranged in a way that makes them look like they're growing together. Some of the leaves are overlapping, which adds to the sense of depth in the painting. The artist, William Howis junior, used chiaroscuro to create a sense of contrast between the light and dark areas of the painting.
