Flowers in a Pitcher

Amerikanische Grafik 1869–1877, années 1870

This painting shows a white ceramic jug filled with a bouquet of wide green leaves and a few delicate pink and white flowers. The jug is decorated with thin blue lines creating floral patterns. It is positioned centrally on a flat, light brown surface, with the leaves and flowers extending above it against a plain beige background. The surface below the pitcher is glossy and reflective, and the pitcher casts a light brown shadow.
Artiste
Amerikanische Grafik 1869–1877
Datation
années 1870
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
watercolor on brown wove paper
Dimensions
34,93 × 25,08 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

This painting shows a white ceramic jug filled with a bouquet of wide green leaves and a few delicate pink and white flowers. The jug is decorated with thin blue lines creating floral patterns. It is positioned centrally on a flat, light brown surface, with the leaves and flowers extending above it against a plain beige background. The surface below the pitcher is glossy and reflective, and the pitcher casts a light brown shadow.

Amerikanische Grafik 1869–1877