East Indian Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera)

Britische Grafik 1884–1895, eind 19e eeuw

This painting shows two large white lotus flowers, one fully bloomed and the other in budding stage, with textured green leaves. The fully bloomed lotus is positioned towards the top-center, a large green leaf underneath it, while the closed bud is lower and slightly to the right, next to a thinner leaf. Green stems originate from the bottom of the painting and connect to the flowers and leaves. The background is beige.
Kunstenaar
Britische Grafik 1884–1895
Datering
eind 19e eeuw
Soort
Tekening
Techniek
opaque watercolor on Xuan paper
Afmetingen
42,2 × 33,4 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

This painting shows two large white lotus flowers, one fully bloomed and the other in budding stage, with textured green leaves. The fully bloomed lotus is positioned towards the top-center, a large green leaf underneath it, while the closed bud is lower and slightly to the right, next to a thinner leaf. Green stems originate from the bottom of the painting and connect to the flowers and leaves. The background is beige.

Britische Grafik 1884–1895