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Two Orchids, Brassia Lanceana, Cattleya Labiata, by William Jacob Hays, unspecified, 1869

Two Orchids, Brassia Lanceana, Cattleya Labiata

William Jacob Hays

1869

unspecified

From the collection of Brooklyn Museum

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Overview

Two Orchids, Brassia Lanceana, Cattleya Labiata is a 1869 unspecified by William Jacob Hays, a American Impressionism work, held at Brooklyn Museum.

Who painted this?
William Jacob Hays
When & what style?
1869 · American Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Brooklyn Museum

About this work

This painting shows two orchids, one large and one small. The large one is in the foreground, with its petals spread out. The small one is behind it, with its petals closed. The orchids are painted in shades of white and gray, with some darker shading to give them depth. The background is a light gray color. If you like this painting, you might also want to look up the artist, William Jacob Hays.

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