Artwork

Stone Base with Flowers and Fruit

Stone Base with Flowers and Fruit, by Unknown, 1750
Stone Base with Flowers and Fruit, by Unknown, 1750

Stone Base with Flowers and Fruit is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Stone Base with Flowers and Fruit is a still-life work created around 1750 by a 18th-century artist. It is housed at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The arrangement features a dark stone base supporting a diverse selection of flowers and fruit, including roses, cornflowers, peaches, grapes, and a halved tomato, accompanied by a small bird. The juxtaposition of these elements creates a visually striking composition.

Technique & Style

The artist employed chiaroscuro, utilizing a dark background and strategic shading to create a sense of depth and luminosity, drawing attention to the colorful flowers and fruit.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

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