Trailing Arbutus

Amerikanische Malerei 1858–1865, 1863

This painting shows a cluster of large green leaves and delicate pink and white flowers. They are set against a background of brown earth and dried foliage. The color palette consists primarily of deep greens, earthy browns, and soft pinks and whites. The leaves and flowers are scattered across the midsection of the image, with more concentrated clusters near the center.
Artist
Amerikanische Malerei 1858–1865
Date
1863
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on wood
Dimensions
19.7 × 30.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This painting shows a cluster of large green leaves and delicate pink and white flowers. They are set against a background of brown earth and dried foliage. The color palette consists primarily of deep greens, earthy browns, and soft pinks and whites. The leaves and flowers are scattered across the midsection of the image, with more concentrated clusters near the center.

Amerikanische Malerei 1858–1865