Artwork
Group of flowers
Group of flowers is a watercolor work on paper by the British Romanticist artist James Hewlett. It dates from 1822 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This 1822 watercolour by James Hewlett depicts a collection of flowers.
Subject & Meaning
The flowers, rendered in various colours, are arranged to evoke a natural appearance, conveying a sense of serenity and calm.
Technique & Style
Executed in watercolour, the painting achieves a light, airy quality through muted yet rich colours, with a realistic treatment of light that enhances its delicate, soft effect.
Context
This work is associated with the Romanticism movement, which emphasized emotion and the natural world.
Artist & collection
Artist
James Hewlett painted delicate watercolours of flowers in the early 1800s. One of his works in our collection is *Group of flowers* (ca. 1810–35), a careful study of petals and leaves. He worked in a quiet stretch…
