A Breath of Fresh Air

The enameler delicately painted these petals, leaves, and stems with ground glass paste on gold.

This plaque celebrates the month of May and features the zodiac sign Gemini, represented by twins, in the rainclouds.

including tulips, roses, forget-me-nots, irises, carnations, larkspurs, marigolds, and morning glories.

representing species from the Caribbean, South Atlantic, and South Pacific.

including grapes, an apple, plums, peaches, and apricots.

a dragonfly, butterfly, hoverfly, caterpillar, and a spider.

a species found in Europe

from South America

Though this mural represents an imaginary place, Robert Duncanson likely found inspiration in the landscape of the Ohio River Valley.

Intertwining magnolias, peonies, chrysanthemums, daffodils, lotuses, hydrangeas, camellias, plum blossoms, and hibiscuses, which naturally flower during different seasons, bloom simultaneously here.

Charles François Daubigny made quick sketches while outdoors. In his studio, he spent many hours creating larger canvases like this painting of the Oise River in France,  using his sketches for reference.