Flower Study of a Violet

House of Fabergé

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a glass beaker containing a single stem of a plant with two green leaves and a purple flower. The beaker is clear and short with a wide mouth, has a flat black base, and contains water. The stem of the plant is long and thin, with two large green leaves attached to it. The leaves are heart-shaped and have visible veins. At the top of the stem is a small, purple flower with five petals and a white center. The background of the image is a gradient that transitions from black at the top to gray at the bottom. A shadow of the plant and beaker is cast on the surface below. The plant appears to be a violet, as indicated by the title "Flower Study of a Violet". The style of the image suggests it may be a piece of jewelry or decorative item created by House of Fabergé.