Artwork
Hollyhocks
Hollyhocks is an unspecified painting by John La Farge. It dates from 1864 and is held in the collection of the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.
About this work
Overview
Hollyhocks is a painting created by John La Farge in 1864, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing naturalistic detail.
Subject & Meaning
The painting presents a close-up view of hollyhock flowers, predominantly white and pink, with some dark red blooms, set against a muted gray-brown background, evoking a sense of lushness and abundance.
Technique & Style
La Farge's depiction of the hollyhocks is characterized by loose, expressive brushstrokes and a vivid use of color, creating a sense of movement and depth through chiaroscuro, a technique utilizing contrasts of light and shadow.
Artist & collection
Artist
John La Farge (March 31, 1835 – November 14, 1910) was an American artist whose career spanned illustration, murals, interior design, painting, and popular books on his Asian travels and other art-related topics.
Museum
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
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