Untitled [Floral Still Life] by Edward Mitchell Bannister was created ca. 1864. The piece, which is part of the permanent collection at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, shows a shift in Bannister’s focus from the expansive, pastoral New England landscapes he is known for, to an evocative interior study of nature. Featuring a large floral arrangement on a table draped in linen, a dark, moody color palette emerges. Here, Bannister’s signature textured brushstrokes can be seen, tenderly capturing the velvet quality of each petal in dark reds, deep greens and shadowy blues. Showcasing his incredible skill that was reflective of the Barbizon art movement at the time, Bannister’s masterful, painterly style creates an atmosphere that feels deeply personal, intimate, and alive. Printed on 5.57 oz smooth matte fine art paper, this work is available framed, reproduced by archivists in the United Kingdom using museum quality paper and ink, resulting in a piece that is faithful to the original.