Douglass Parshall, Tropical Plants, after 1917, Oil on canvas, 24 x 20 in. UC Irvine Jack and Shanaz Langson Institute and Museum of California Art, Gift from the Rowe Collection

Tropical Plants

by Ed Moses

Amid a flourishing garden, the plants in Parshall’s painting display full, waxy leaves and budding blossoms, capturing the beauty and exuberance of nature. Now part of our collection alongside other works by Parshall, such as a moonlit mountain scene, a portrait, and a lively gouache of horses, Tropical Plants further showcases the artist’s mastery across diverse mediums, styles, and subjects.

Acquired in 2024