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DiaporamaSand Myrtle (Leiophyllum lyoni)
Botanical Illustration
1930
26.0 x 18.0 cm
Mary Morris Vaux Walcott (1860 – 1940)
Discover Mary Morris Vaux Walcott (1860-1940), the 'Audubon of Botany,' renowned for her exquisite watercolor wildflower paintings documenting North American flora for the Smithsonian.
The Sand Myrtle (Leiophyllum lyoni) is a beautiful watercolor painting created by Mary Morris Vaux Walcott in 1930. This delicate artwork is part of the collection at the Smithsonian American Art Museum in the United States. The painting measures 26 x 18 cm and is a stunning representation of the sand myrtle flower, with its purple petals and green leaves.
You can find more information about the Smithsonian American Art Museum and its collection on ArtsDot.com.
About the Artist
Mary Morris Vaux Walcott was a talented artist known for her watercolor paintings of flowers and plants. Her work is characterized by its attention to detail and delicate color palette. The Sand Myrtle (Leiophyllum lyoni) is a prime example of her skill as an artist, with its intricate details and soft colors.About the Painting
The Sand Myrtle (Leiophyllum lyoni) is a beautiful representation of the sand myrtle flower, which is native to North America. The painting shows the flower in detail, with its purple petals and green leaves. The artwork is done in watercolor on paper, giving it a delicate and artistic appearance. You can find more information about this painting on ArtsDot.com.Other Works by the Artist
Mary Morris Vaux Walcott created many other beautiful watercolor paintings, including Box Huckleberry (Gaylussacia brachycera) and Elephanthead (Pedicularis groenlandica). These paintings are also part of the collection at the Smithsonian American Art Museum and can be found on ArtsDot.com and ArtsDot.com.- Watercolor on paper: The painting is done in watercolor on paper, giving it a delicate and artistic appearance.
- Part of the collection at the Smithsonian American Art Museum: The painting is part of the collection at the Smithsonian American Art Museum in the United States.
- Created in 1930: The painting was created in 1930 by Mary Morris Vaux Walcott.
You can find more information about the Smithsonian American Art Museum and its collection on ArtsDot.com.
About this artwork
- Title: Sand Myrtle (Leiophyllum lyoni)
- Artist: Mary Morris Vaux Walcott
- Year: 1930
- Original dimensions: 26.0 x 18.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Corpus context: floral detail & precision , walcott's naturalism"
- Keywords: “leiophyllum lyoni” , “smithsonian art” , “detailed flower art”
- Color hue: Green Spectrum
- Perceived brightness: brilliant
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