Huit Études et compositions de fleurs (Eight Studies and Compositions of Flowers)
Jacquemart, Jules-Ferdinand · French
1862
- Medium
- complete bound set of eight etchings on cream laid paper
- Classification
- Volume
- Period
- 1851 to 1875
- Image size
- 3581 × 5265px
Description
The image displays swirling lines and circular shapes merging into a complex pattern, creating an abstract design reminiscent of marbled paper. The red and earthy tones combined with intricate patterns evoke the appearance of a swirling garden full of petals and leaves, mingling with bubbles or droplets.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).