Artwork
Plants
Plants is an unspecified painting by the American Folk Art artist William Howis junior. It dates from 1842 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.
About this work
Overview
Painted in 1842 by William Howis junior, 'Plants' is a work held in the National Gallery of Ireland.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a grouping of plants with varied foliage, some green and others yellow, set against a dark background that accentuates their presence.
Technique & Style
The artist achieved a sense of depth through the overlapping arrangement of leaves and employed chiaroscuro to heighten contrast between light and dark areas.
Artist & collection
