Alpenroses 1875

"Alpenroses," a watercolor painting by Cella Thoma, showcases a vibrant cluster of alpine roses. Painted in 1875, the work displays the artist's skill in capturing the delicate beauty of nature. The composition features a dense arrangement of blossoms and leaves, their intricate details rendered with a loose and expressive brushstroke. Thoma's use of contrasting colors - the vibrant pink of the roses against the muted green of the leaves - creates a visual harmony that is both realistic and evocative. Currently housed at the Städel Museum, "Alpenroses" represents a notable example of Thoma's work in the genre of still life.