Artwork
Embers Glow: Lotus Pattern Frame

Embers Glow: Lotus Pattern Frame is a print by the Impressionist artist Théodore Roussel. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Embers Glow: Lotus Pattern Frame is a 1894 print by Theodore Roussel, a French-born artist active in England. It exemplifies his work in graphic art, which often combined naturalistic and decorative elements.
Subject & Meaning
The print features a repeating pattern of lotus flowers with green leaves and buds, arranged in a border-like formation. The lotus motif is presented in a stylized manner, with simple, bright colors and no shading to suggest depth.
Technique & Style
The image consists of two red-pink panels framed in white, with a flat, two-dimensional representation of the lotus pattern. The use of simple colors and lack of shading emphasizes the decorative aspect of the design.
Artist & collection
Artist
Theodore Casimir Roussel (1847–1926) was a French-born English painter and graphic artist, best known for his landscapes and genre scenes.














