Untitled (Calla Lilies) by Augusta Payne Rathbone
Untitled (Calla Lilies)
Augusta Payne Rathbone
Title
Untitled (Calla Lilies)
Artist
Year
c. 1940
Technique
Oil on board
Image Size
23-1/2 23-3/4" image
Signature
painted, lower right
Edition Size
Annotations
Reference
Paper
State
Publisher
Inventory ID
AR601
Price
SOLD
Description
To those of us who enjoy large beds of calla lilies (Zantedeschia aethiopica) each spring, it might come as a surprise to discover that this lily is native to southern Africa. The pearl white flower is highly decorative and unfurls to disclose its long yellow spadix. In some cultures, the calla lily represents fertility and abundance. The flowers make exquisite bridal bouquets and dramatic floral arrangements as seen in Augusta Rathbone's still life.