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DiaporamaFringed Gentian (Gentiana crinita)
Mary Vaux Walcott (1860 – 1940)
Mary Vaux Walcott (1860-1940) was the "Audubon of Botany," renowned for her exquisite watercolor wildflower paintings and contributions to naturalism. Explore her detailed botanical art!
The painting Fringed Gentian (Gentiana crinita) by Mary Vaux Walcott is a stunning example of watercolor art, showcasing the delicate beauty of nature. Created in 1905, this piece measures 25 x 18 cm and is housed at the Smithsonian American Art Museum in the United States.
Other notable works by Mary Vaux Walcott include Fringed Gentian (Gentiana elegana) and Northern Bedstraw (Galium boreale), which can be found at ArtsDot.com. These paintings demonstrate the artist's continued exploration of botanical subjects and her mastery of watercolor techniques.
About the Artist and the Painting
Mary Vaux Walcott was a talented artist known for her botanical illustrations. Her work, including Fringed Gentian (Gentiana crinita), demonstrates a deep understanding of the natural world and a skillful use of watercolor techniques. The painting features purple flowers with long stems, arranged in a bouquet that showcases their unique shapes and colors. Key Features of the painting include:- The delicate appearance of the flowers, which are rendered in exquisite detail
- The use of watercolor, which adds to the overall beauty and delicacy of the scene
- The arrangement of the flowers, which creates a sense of harmony and balance
Conservation and Availability
The Smithsonian American Art Museum is part of the Smithsonian Institution, which manages 20 museums and galleries, as well as the National Zoological Park. The museum's collections include over 137 million objects, including works of art like Fringed Gentian (Gentiana crinita). For those interested in owning a reproduction of this beautiful painting, handmade oil paintings reproductions are available at ArtsDot.com.Other notable works by Mary Vaux Walcott include Fringed Gentian (Gentiana elegana) and Northern Bedstraw (Galium boreale), which can be found at ArtsDot.com. These paintings demonstrate the artist's continued exploration of botanical subjects and her mastery of watercolor techniques.
About this artwork
- Title: Fringed Gentian (Gentiana crinita)
- Artist: Mary Vaux Walcott
- Year: 1905
- Original dimensions: 25.0 x 18.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Corpus context: floral precision" , victorian observation
- Keywords: mary vaux walcott , nature painting , watercolor painting
- Color hue: Ochre to Sepia
- Color intensity: Balanced
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