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The Dragon Arum, Black Calla or Solomon's Lily

Robert John Thornton

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows a large, dark purple flower with a long, thin protrusion in the center. The flower appears to have a wavy, ruffled edge and is surrounded by green leaves. The background of the image features a mountain range under a cloudy sky. It is a drawing of The Dragon Arum, Black Calla or Solomon's Lily. The drawing depicts the flower from a low angle, with the bloom taking up most of the frame. The flower is dark purple and has a distinctive shape, with a long, thin spadix extending from its center. The spadix is dark green and tapers to a point. The flower's petals are curled back, revealing the spadix. The leaves surrounding the flower are green and have a wavy edge. In the background, there are mountains and a cloudy sky. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of drama and intensity, with the large, showy flower taking center stage.

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696 × 900 px
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