Artwork

A Collection of Flowers Drawn from Nature: No. 6 - Scarlet and Variegated Geranium

A Collection of Flowers Drawn from Nature: No. 6 - Scarlet and Variegated Geranium is a print by the Romanticist artist John Edwards. It dates from 1801 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. A Collection of Flowers Drawn from Nature: No.

About this work

Overview

A Collection of Flowers Drawn from Nature: No. 6 - Scarlet and Variegated Geranium is a print created by John Edwards in 1801. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a branch of geraniums with red and pink flowers, showcasing the plant's twisted stems and clustered blooms. The artist's attention to detail highlights the natural beauty of the subject.

Technique & Style

Edwards' work is characterized by a focus on minute details, such as leaf veins and the play of light on petals, reflecting a style typical of close-up nature studies prevalent during the early 19th century.