Buddha's Flowers: Lotus, Tokyo

Amerikanische Malerei 1890–1901, 1894

This painting depicts a collection of large green lily pads and blooming lotus flowers. The flowers are primarily white and pink, resting on the ends of long stems. Lily pads and stems dominate the upper and middle sections of the painting, while the bottom third shows dark green water that reflects the lily pads. A few pink petals rest on the water. Behind the plants is a light green background.
Artist
Amerikanische Malerei 1890–1901
Date
1894
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on board
Dimensions
31.12 × 23.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This painting depicts a collection of large green lily pads and blooming lotus flowers. The flowers are primarily white and pink, resting on the ends of long stems. Lily pads and stems dominate the upper and middle sections of the painting, while the bottom third shows dark green water that reflects the lily pads. A few pink petals rest on the water. Behind the plants is a light green background.

Amerikanische Malerei 1890–1901