Pink Roses in a Vase

Französische Grafik 1830–1844, 1838

This painting shows an arrangement of large pink roses in a tan vase set against a black background. The color palette includes various shades of pale pink for the flowers and buds, and green from the leaves and stems of the flowers. The vase is placed on a rectangular surface that appears to be a silver table or counter, showing a slight reflection of the flowers in streaks of pink and green. The black background has some gray streaks running though it that give the impression that it is wrinkled.
Artist
Französische Grafik 1830–1844
Date
1838
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor and gouache over graphite on vellum
Dimensions
40 × 31.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This painting shows an arrangement of large pink roses in a tan vase set against a black background. The color palette includes various shades of pale pink for the flowers and buds, and green from the leaves and stems of the flowers. The vase is placed on a rectangular surface that appears to be a silver table or counter, showing a slight reflection of the flowers in streaks of pink and green. The black background has some gray streaks running though it that give the impression that it is wrinkled.

Französische Grafik 1830–1844