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Virginia Spiderwort (Tradescantia virginiana), 1920. Creator: Mary Vaux Walcott
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Virginia Spiderwort (Tradescantia virginiana), 1920. Creator: Mary Vaux Walcott
Virginia Spiderwort (Tradescantia virginiana), 1920
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Botanical Botany Cream Background Flowering Fragile Leaf Leaves Mary Morris Vaux Mary Morris Vaux Walcott Mary Vaux Mary Vaux Walcott Mrs Charles Doolittle Walcott Purple Smithsonian American Art Museum Stem Vaux Mary Vaux Mary Morris Walcott Mary Morris Vaux Walcott Mary Vaux Walcott Mrs Charles Doolittle Watercolor On Paper Wild Flower Wild Flowers Wildflower Wildflowers Spiderwort
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This exquisite print captures the delicate beauty of the Virginia Spiderwort (Tradescantia virginiana), a wildflower native to America. Created in 1920 by renowned artist Mary Vaux Walcott, this botanical artwork showcases her exceptional talent and attention to detail. Set against a cream background, the vibrant purple flowers take center stage, their petals seemingly reaching out towards the viewer. Each flower is meticulously painted with watercolor on paper, capturing its intricate structure and unique color variations. The leaves and stems are also depicted with precision, adding depth and realism to the composition. Walcott's love for nature shines through in this still life piece as she expertly portrays every aspect of the Virginia Spiderwort. This painting not only serves as an artistic masterpiece but also holds educational value for those interested in botany or scientific institutions. Displayed at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, this artwork represents a significant contribution to American art heritage. It reflects both Walcott's passion for capturing natural beauty and her dedication to preserving botanical knowledge through visual representation. As we gaze upon this image, we are transported back to 1920s America—a time when artists like Mary Vaux Walcott were shaping the country's cultural landscape with their remarkable talents. Through her work, Walcott immortalizes not just a flower but an entire era of artistic expression and appreciation for nature's wonders.
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