Untitled--Flower Study
Medium
Painting
Classification
Painting
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist
Accession Number
1970.355.230
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Art Historical Context
"Untitled--Flower Study" a 1939 painting by Mary Vaux Walcott that centers on floral subjects. The work highlights the timeless appeal of botanical themes in art, where the artist uses paint to explore the forms, colors, and delicate structures of flowers. Created during a period when many American artists turned to nature for inspiration, this piece offers viewers a quiet celebration of the natural world. Now part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum collection, the painting was generously donated by Walcott herself. Its inclusion in the museum reflects the value placed on flower studies a...