Mmumms
I wanted to take the time today to make a post about symbolic and important images concerning Chrysanthemums. They are a focus on this blog and I wanted to share the images that inspire me most Artist: William Charles John Pitcher The artist of this illustration is William Charles John Pitcher, quite the name if you ask me. He was a costume designer from England back in the late 1800's into the early 1900's. In my research I've come across several other flower ladies but this one in particular is called "The Chrysanthemum." I admire this piece because of the women's gaze and presence. Her body is open and fearless. In Japanese culture the mum is a symbol of fall and also a symbol of happiness and eternal youth. While it does mean those things, the color of the mum can also determine it's purpose or meaning. White chrysanthemums are presented to those who are in mourning of a loss while the yellows and reds are used to show affection to