Who painted Studie af blomst i glas med vand og hvide asparges?

Studie af blomst i glas med vand og hvide asparges was painted by Unknown in 1750.

Where can I see Studie af blomst i glas med vand og hvide asparges?

Studie af blomst i glas med vand og hvide asparges is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

Artwork

Studie af blomst i glas med vand og hvide asparges

Studie af blomst i glas med vand og hvide asparges is an unspecified work on paper by Unknown. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Created around 1750, this watercolor still life is attributed to the artist known as 1342_person.

About this work

Overview

Created around 1750, this watercolor still life is attributed to the artist known as 1342_person. It is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The work depicts a clear glass filled with water, a single stem of purple‑bloomed flower with white centers, and an inset of white asparagus spears with pink tips, arranged in a modest composition.

Subject & Meaning

The painting focuses on everyday objects—a glass of water, a solitary flower, and a modest bundle of asparagus—rendered with quiet attention. By presenting these items together, the artist highlights the transient beauty of ordinary materials, inviting contemplation of the delicate balance between natural forms and domestic settings.

Technique & Style

Executed in watercolor, the piece employs translucent washes that give the glass and flower a soft, luminous quality. The delicate brushwork captures subtle variations in color, especially the purple petals and the pink‑tinged tips of the asparagus, while maintaining a restrained, almost clinical clarity typical of mid‑18th‑century Northern European still lifes.

History & Provenance

The work entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified date, remaining attributed to 1342_person. Its dating to circa 1750 places it within a period when watercolor was increasingly used for detailed studies of botanical and domestic subjects, reflecting contemporary interests in natural observation.