Who created "Burdock"?

Burdock was created by George Richmond in 1820–90.

When was "Burdock" created?

This artwork was created 1820–90.

What medium is "Burdock"?

Burdock is Black and white chalk on blue-gray paper.

Is "Burdock" in the public domain?

Yes, Burdock is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Burdock

George Richmond

1820–90

Medium

Black and white chalk on blue-gray paper

Dimensions

Sheet: 4 1/2 × 5 1/4 in. (11.4 × 13.4 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Purchase, Brooke Russell Astor Bequest, 2013

Accession Number

2013.92

Tags

Abstraction

Art Historical Context

**Burdock** by George Richmond (1809–1896) is a captivating small-scale drawing that invites close contemplation, measuring just 4½ × 5¼ inches. Created during Richmond's lifetime in the early-to-mid 19th century it depicts the humble burdock plant—a prickly, resilient weed common in British countryside—with a sensitivity that elevates the everyday. As a member of the visionary "Ancients" influenced by William Blake, Richmond infused his works with a mystical appreciation for nature's intricate details, bridging Romanticism and emerging Pre-Raphaelite precision. Executed in black and white ch...

About the Artist

George Richmond

British, Brompton 1809–1896 London

Burdock

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