Crinum augustum (Giant Spider Lily by Priscilla Susan Bury

Crinum augustum (Giant Spider Lily 1831 - 1834

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abstract painting

egg art

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possibly oil pastel

handmade artwork painting

tile art

fluid art

acrylic on canvas

england

naive art

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Crinum augustum" (Giant Spider Lily), a watercolor by Priscilla Susan Bury, showcases the artist's meticulous attention to detail. This botanical illustration, created between 1831 and 1834, depicts a single, vibrantly colored flower with delicate white petals, contrasting with its crimson red inner sections, all set against a background of lush, verdant leaves. Bury's masterful use of watercolor creates a sense of realism, capturing the intricate textures and forms of this exotic species. This captivating portrayal of the Crinum augustum is a testament to Bury's skill and a reminder of the enduring fascination with botanical subjects in the 19th century.

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minneapolisinstituteofart about 1 year ago

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Botanical illustrators working in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries devoted themselves to the medicinal qualities of plants and sought to render plant structure and function as precisely as they could. Later, European explorers brought specimens back from exotic locales, and artists carefully reproduced them for an audience fascinated by new discoveries. By the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, artists had shifted their emphasis from scientific illustration to the innate beauty of the plant or flower. The Minneapolis Institute of Arts is fortunate to possess an impressive collection of more than 2,000 botanical prints and drawings.