Alexander Patrick Fleming

American, born Canada, 1908 - 1983

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Three large flowers with broad petals are shown against a dark background. Intricate foliage and buds are interspersed throughout. The color palette consists of black, white, and grey, creating a monochromatic scheme. One of the flowers is slightly tilted to the left, another flower is in the upper right, and the third flower is in the lower right, oriented downward. Leaves and stems weave among the floral elements.
Alexander Patrick Fleming, Tree Dahlia, 1931, lithograph in black on wove paper, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.1784

Tree Dahlia

Alexander Patrick Fleming · 1931 · lithograph in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2008.115.1784
The image features round, overlapping lily pads as the largest objects. They dominate the composition and surround a central open water lily flower. The color palette is primarily black, white, and varying grays, creating a monochromatic feel. The lily pads spread across the top and left sides of the frame, framing the white water lily towards the center bottom. The water lily's petals gently unfold amidst the dark lily pads.
Alexander Patrick Fleming, Water Lilies, lithograph, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.8926

Water Lilies

Alexander Patrick Fleming · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1943.3.8926
The image shows large, detailed orange blossoms, blooming white flowers, and an orange fruit surrounded by elongated leaves. The color palette includes shades of black, white, and gray, creating a textured appearance. The orange is centrally positioned amidst the foliage, while the blossoms are scattered around it, some directly above and others layered between the leaves.
Alexander Patrick Fleming, Orange Blossoms, lithograph, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.8928

Orange Blossoms

Alexander Patrick Fleming · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1943.3.8928
The image contains a large magnolia flower positioned at the center, surrounded by large leaves, with a magnolia bud towards the bottom right. The color palette is monochromatic, using differing shades of gray done in penciling to depict contrasts and textures. The magnolia flower is the focal point, with leaves framing it and the bud placed at the bottom right.
Alexander Patrick Fleming, Magnolia, lithograph, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.8925

Magnolia

Alexander Patrick Fleming · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1943.3.8925
The image features large cactus flowers and pads, along with smaller buds and spines. The color palette is monochrome, in shades of black, white, and grey. The flowers are centrally placed, with the largest flower at the lower center. Smaller cactus buds are seen on the sides, with spiky textures throughout, creating a balanced composition of organic shapes.
Alexander Patrick Fleming, Cactus Flowers, lithograph, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.8924

Cactus Flowers

Alexander Patrick Fleming · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1943.3.8924
The image shows three gardenia flowers surrounded by dark leaves. The color scheme is primarily grayscale with varying tones. The flowers are positioned centrally and horizontally, with the middle flower slightly raised. The leaves create depth in the composition.
Alexander Patrick Fleming, Gardenias, lithograph, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.8927

Gardenias

Alexander Patrick Fleming · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1943.3.8927
The image shows a large, detailed rendering of a flower with four prominent petals dominating the composition. The color palette consists of shades of black and white, creating contrast and depth. The flower is centrally placed, with the petals fanning outwards symmetrically. A signature in the bottom right corner and a title "CANNA" are visible.
Alexander Patrick Fleming, Canna, lithograph, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.8923

Canna

Alexander Patrick Fleming · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1943.3.8923