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The Superb Lily

William Ward after Philip Reinagle

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a detailed illustration of multiple lily flowers with distinct, curved petals and speckles. The background features mountains and sky. The color palette consists of sepia tones, emphasizing textures and shadows. The lilies are in the foreground, with their stems and petals extending upward and curling gracefully.

Artwork Details

Date
1799
Medium
mezzotint with etching on wove paper [proof]
Dimensions
3499 × 4726 px
Public Domain
Yes
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