Oxalis, Zinnia, And Potato Blossom, East Hampton
Technique: Giclée quality print
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This lovely drawing, "Oxalis, Zinnia, and Potato Blossom, East Hampton" by Samuel Colman, features a delicate and detailed depiction of various flowers and plants. The artwork showcases the gentle intricacy of the natural world through its precise pencil strokes. The composition includes clusters of oxalis with their characteristic rounded, clover-like leaves and small blossoms, detailed zinnias with their layered, petal-rich blooms, and the more subdued potato blossoms, lending a wild and organic feel to the scene.The artist utilizes a monochromatic pencil technique, which emphasizes textures and subtle variations in light and shadow, highlighting the natural beauty and form of each plant. The arrangement of the flowers is both serene and dynamic, capturing a close-up view that feels both intimate and expansive. This piece likely speaks to Colman's appreciation of nature's understated elegance and his skill in botanical illustration.
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Samuel Colman (1832-1920) was an American designer, painter and writer, best known for his paintings of the Hudson River. A son of a bookstore owner in19th century New York, he may have been influenced by the artistic clientele from his early days to delve into the world of Arts. He attended Hudson River School under the guidance of his teacher, Asher Durand. He was one of the founding members and the first president of The American Watercolor Society, and also an avid traveler, exploring France, Spain and the Mediterranean. His travels inspired his works of beautiful foreign landscapes.