Sand2023

8. Common Thistle (Chardon commun) 1848 Watercolor and collage on paper 7¼ x 4⅜ in. (18.4 x 11.1 cm) Titled and dated 3 août 48

Throughout Sand’s career, she used the techniques of decoupage and collage to depict plant life and to enhance watercolors. She sometimes even attached real plant matter to works on paper (see George Sand, 1804-1876, Leather Bound Album of 17 images, including 8 double-sided works, Watercolor, gouache, and collage, Collection of The Morgan Library and Museum, Gift of Karen B. Cohen in Honor of Charles E. Pierce, Jr., 2022.351:1-9)