April, from Twelve Months of Flowers by Henry Fletcher

April, from Twelve Months of Flowers n.d.

drawing, print, etching, paper

drawing

toned paper

abstract painting

water colours

print

etching

possibly oil pastel

paper

handmade artwork painting

fluid art

england

underpainting

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"April," from *Twelve Months of Flowers* is an engraving by the English artist Henry Fletcher. The print, now housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, depicts a lavish bouquet of flowers arranged in a vase with a cherub's face. The artist meticulously captures the delicate details of each bloom, including the vibrant colors of tulips, daffodils, and other springtime flora. This print represents a popular genre of botanical illustration that flourished in the 18th and 19th centuries.