Lilium Auratum | John Frederick Lewis | 1871 18th Century surrounded by lush greenery

surrounded by lush greenery

" was created by Jacques François Carabain in the 1870s

he was born into an Armenian family in the Black Sea port of Feodosia in Crimea and was mostly based there

This elegant framed and mounted print by the Swiss artist Félix Vallotton is an exquisite blend of artistry and craftsmanship

Lilium Auratum | John Frederick Lewis | 1871 18th Century surrounded by lush greeneryThe painting "Lilium Auratum" by John Frederick Lewis, created around 1871, captures an evocative scene likely inspired by the artist's fascination with the Near East. Two women, dressed in elaborate and colorful traditional garments, are engaged in the delicate task of handling flowers. The woman in the foreground holds a richly decorated jug, carefully arranging lilies, whose Latin name "Lilium Auratum" refers to a type of golden rayed lily of