Queen's Slipper (Cypripedium reginae) (1897)
Mary Vaux Walcott1897 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1940)
Specifications
- Year
- 1897
- Nationality / school
- American
- Lifespan
- 1860–1940
About the artwork
Mary Vaux Walcott is the artist behind "Queen's Slipper (Cypripedium reginae)", dated 1897. About the period around 1897: In the 1890s, colour lithography and Art Nouveau made the illustrated poster a celebrated art form. Japanese prints reached Europe in large numbers and influenced many artists, while photography changed what painting needed to do. It is listed in the Plants & Animals collection. The image is in portrait orientation. Plants & Animals, a short history: Images of plants and animals are valued both for the care of their observation and for their decorative appeal. Naturalists and artists often worked together, especially on voyages and in published surveys of flora and fauna.
"Queen's Slipper (Cypripedium reginae)" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A portrait format suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, and the area beside a door or window. Flora and fauna subjects make an interior feel softer and more alive, adding a natural rhythm that works well in both traditional and contemporary spaces. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
American, 1860–1940
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