Who painted Pomona Britannica: No. 10 - Cherries?

Pomona Britannica: No. 10 - Cherries was painted by George Brookshaw in 1805.

Where can I see Pomona Britannica: No. 10 - Cherries?

Pomona Britannica: No. 10 - Cherries is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Pomona Britannica: No. 10 - Cherries?

Pomona Britannica: No. 10 - Cherries is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Pomona Britannica: No. 10 - Cherries

George Brookshaw , 1805

Pomona Britannica: No. 10 - Cherries is a print by the Romanticist artist George Brookshaw. It dates from 1805 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Pomona Britannica: No.

About this work

Overview

Pomona Britannica: No. 10 - Cherries is a color aquatint etching from George Brookshaw’s 1812 volume, depicting a life-size branch of bright red cherries against a plain gray background.

Subject & Meaning

The print illustrates a specific cherry variety, emphasizing accuracy for pomological identification, reflecting Brookshaw’s aim to guide English gentlemen in fruit classification.

Technique & Style

Executed using aquatint etching with hand-painted highlights, the work features soft, smoky shadows, akin to the sfumato technique, eschewing hard lines for a nuanced, realistic portrayal.

History & Provenance

Originally part of Brookshaw’s Pomona Britannica, models for the fruits often came from Royal Gardens at Hampton Court and Kensington Gardens, indicating a connection to esteemed British horticultural sites.

Context

As part of an illustrated botanical volume, this print was integral to the libraries of cultured English gentlemen in the early 19th century, serving both educational and aesthetic purposes.

Artist & collection

Artist

George Brookshaw

George Brookshaw (c. 1751–1823), also known as G. Brown, was an English painter and illustrator from London. His early career was spent as a London cabinet-maker specializing in painted furniture, often with floral…