Study of Grass in Seed
Medium
nature studies
Classification
nature studies
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Starling W. Childs and Ward Cheney
Accession Number
1937-59-1
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Sophia L. Crownfield *Study of Grass in Seed*, around 1890, captures the delicate intricacies of nature through meticulous observation. As an American artist active in the late 19 century (1862–1929), Crownfield specialized in nature studies, a genre that bridged art and science during an era of burgeoning botanical interest. This work, part of the Smithsonian American Museum's collection—gifted by Starling W. Child and Ward Cheney—exemplifies the precision required to document flora, likely rendered with fine detail to highlight the grass's seed heads, textures, and subtle color variations. ...