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Flowers (from McGuire Scrapbook)

James Holland

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white drawing of a large flower surrounded by smaller flowers and leaves. The large flower is light-colored, possibly white or light gray, with many petals. It is positioned centrally. Several smaller flowers and stems with leaves are around it. Some of the stems and leaves have handwritten labels. The background is a light gray color with darker spots and marks. The artist's name is written on the right side.

Artwork Details

Date
1800–1870
Medium
Watercolor on off-white wove paper
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 488 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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