This oil painting depicts wild thistles and milkweed with textured, impasto brushstrokes, creating a rich tapestry of earthy tones and subtle pinks. The intricate detailing of the plants against a muted, pastel sky evokes a serene and rustic natural landscape, emphasizing the beauty and complexity of these flowers.

This oil painting depicts wild thistles and milkweed with textured, impasto brushstrokes, creating a rich tapestry of earthy tones and subtle pinks. The intricate detailing of the plants against a muted, pastel sky evokes a serene and rustic natural landscape, emphasizing the beauty and complexity of these flowers.

Name/Title

Milkweeds

Entry/Object ID

2022.15.19G

Description

Milkweeds in a Field

Type of Painting

Easel

Artwork Details

Medium

Oil on Canvas

Category

Alumni Artist, On-Display at Calvin University, Landscape, Plants and Nature

Made/Created

Artist

Armand Jasper Merizon

Dimensions

Dimension Description

image size

Height

28-1/2 in

Width

16-1/4 in

Dimension Description

frame size

Height

30-1/2 in

Width

17-3/4 in