Artwork

Angelica Gigus

Angelica Gigus, by Katherine R. Manisco, watercolor, 1994
Angelica Gigus, by Katherine R. Manisco, watercolor, 1994

Angelica Gigus is a watercolor work on paper by the Contemporary Abstract artist Katherine R. Manisco. It dates from 1994 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Angelica Gigus is a watercolour painting created by Katherine R. Manisco in 1994. It is a botanical illustration that showcases the artist's attention to detail and use of soft, clear colours.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a single plant with purple stems and leaves, featuring three bulbs that vary in size and stage of bloom. A small sketch of birds on a feathery plant appears in the corner, adding a secondary element to the composition.

Technique & Style

Manisco's use of watercolour achieves a delicate, precise representation of the plant's structure. The soft colours and lack of harsh lines create a sense of subtlety, while the focus on the bulbs imbues them with a sense of life.

Artist & collection

Artist

Katherine R. Manisco

Katherine Manisco once painted the same slice of a Brooklyn park bench for a full year, every day at 3:17 p.m.