Artwork
Oleander Blossom
Oleander Blossom is a watercolor work on paper by the American Folk Art artist Mary E. Butler. It dates from 1867 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Oleander Blossom is a watercolour painting created by Mary E. Butler in 1867. The work is a representation of oleander flowers.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts three oleander flowers in shades of pink and red, surrounded by green leaves against a light brown background. The flowers appear soft and slightly textured, and are presented on a plain surface.
Technique & Style
Butler employed watercolour to achieve a simple yet vibrant colour palette. The composition is straightforward, with the flowers and leaves set against a plain background, and the artist's use of the medium allows for a delicate rendering of the flowers' texture.
History & Provenance
The painting is signed by the artist, confirming its attribution to Mary E. Butler.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Mary E. Butler never traveled far from her garden in Charleston, yet her watercolors of blackberries and oleanders feel like they’ve been plucked from a sun-drenched Italian villa. She painted the same blooms year after…
