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Untitled (Peonies in a Bowl)

Charles Frederick William Mielatz

National Gallery of Art

A large vase holds a bouquet of peonies with leaves draping around the sides and a butterfly hovering above. The image is rendered in a monochrome color palette, focusing on variations of black, white, and gray tones. The vase sits centrally, with peonies fanning out across the upper half of the image, while the butterfly is positioned just above the vase to the right. Petals are scattered across the surface below the flowers.

Artwork Details

Date
1890
Medium
etching and drypoint
Dimensions
4704 × 2991 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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