Watercolor on paper. 3 1/4 x 3 x 1/4 in. Much like Geraniums, John Henry Hill’s Red and White Flowers offer a vignette that resembles the botanical illustration of its subject. The small watercolor packs admirable detail in the life-size depiction of the flower, with the white and red complementing each other beautifully. John Henry Hill was known for his excellent botanical and zoological illustrations, and a watercolor he made of a bird lying on the grass is in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. The watercolor is in good condition with lively colors and slight yellowing.

Provenance: Hirschl & Adler Galleries, New York, 1982; to George Ablah, Wichita, Kansas, 1982-84; to the Lay Family.