Branch of Purple Lilacs

Maria Geertruida Barbiers-Snabilié, 1786 - 1838

Maria Barbiers-Snabilié here isolates a single lilac branch, while emphasizing the lively exuberance of the blooms and leaves that overlap one another to convey a sense of depth. This drawing is thus situated between the scientific botanical drawings of earlier artists, such as those shown on the right, and the more artistic drawings of her contemporaries, such as those on the left.

  • Artwork typedrawing, aquarel
  • Object numberRP-T-1952-12
  • Dimensionsheight 418 mm x width 318 mm
  • Physical characteristicspenseel in waterverf in kleuren