Softly the music flows
Medium: Oil on Linen
Unique
18 x 24cm each
2023
Price on application
This oil painting by New Zealand artist Margaret Emsley features a single parrot tulip with its vibrant, ruffled petals in shades of purple, green, and red. The tulip stands tall with a gracefully curved stem and crisp green leaves, creating a sense of elegance and vitality.
A butterfly flutters nearby, adding a touch of movement and life to the scene. The natural linen background gives the piece a timeless, earthy feel, while the wooden frame complements its organic beauty. It’s a charming and detailed celebration of nature’s quirks and colors.
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Margaret Emsley
I am drawn to flowers and insects. Lately I have been influenced by the early botanical artists who would sometimes deconstruct the flower, stem and leaves in order to portray each of its parts. Often the proportions were distorted and forms were exaggerated.
