Four Peonies and a Crown Imperial

Französische Grafik 1815–1830,

The artwork features a composition of flowers, with a yellow Crown Imperial at the top, with drooping bell-shaped blooms and spiky green leaves. Below, there are four peonies in various colors: a white one, a pink one, and a red one, each with petals and leaves. The background is a dark tone, which highlights the colors of the flowers, including greens, yellows, reds, and whites, creating a contrast. The arrangement is centered and fills the frame, showing the details of each flower.
Artista
Französische Grafik 1815–1830
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
watercolor and gouache over graphite on parchment mounted on board
Dimensioni
37,5 × 29,5 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The artwork features a composition of flowers, with a yellow Crown Imperial at the top, with drooping bell-shaped blooms and spiky green leaves. Below, there are four peonies in various colors: a white one, a pink one, and a red one, each with petals and leaves. The background is a dark tone, which highlights the colors of the flowers, including greens, yellows, reds, and whites, creating a contrast. The arrangement is centered and fills the frame, showing the details of each flower.

Französische Grafik 1815–1830