Artwork
Lycaste Skinneri
Lycaste Skinneri is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Samuel Holden. It dates from 1836 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Lycaste Skinneri is a hand-colored lithograph created by Samuel Holden in 1836.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a single Lycaste Skinneri flower with pale white petals, a dark center, and yellow-tipped stamens, accompanied by long, dark green leaves. The plain beige background emphasizes the botanical subject.
Technique & Style
The lithograph is carefully hand-colored to achieve a lifelike appearance. The coloring and level of detail suggest a focus on accurately representing the flower's appearance.
History & Provenance
The print was made using lithography, a technique that allowed for detailed image reproduction before the advent of photography.
Artist & collection
