Who created "Flowers"?

Flowers was created by John Henry Twachtman in ca. 1900.

When was "Flowers" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1900.

Is "Flowers" in the public domain?

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

Flowers

John Henry Twachtman

ca. 1900

Medium

Drawing

Classification

Drawing

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of John Gellatly

Accession Number

1929.6.138

Tags

flower

Art Historical Context

John Henry Twachtman's *Flowers* (ca. 1900) is a charming drawing that captures the artist's affinity for nature's delicate beauty. As a leading figure in American Impressionism, Twachtman was renowned for his loose, atmospheric style, often inspired by the landscapes of his Connecticut home. Created near the end of his life—Twachtman passed away in 1902—this intimate floral study reflects the turn-of-the-century interest in everyday subjects, blending observation with poetic suggestion. The medium of drawing holds special significance in Twachtman's oeuvre, allowing for spontaneous mark-maki...

About the Artist

John Henry Twachtman

American, Cincinnati, Ohio 1853–1902 Gloucester, Massachusetts

Flowers

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