Flowers was painted by Unknown in 1750.

Where can I see Flowers?

Flowers is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

Artwork

Flowers

Flowers 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

Created around 1750 by the artist recorded as 2926_person, the work titled Flowers is an oil painting that resides in the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The composition centers on a modest bouquet rendered against an almost black field, allowing the muted hues of the blossoms to emerge with striking clarity.

Subject & Meaning

The painting presents a small arrangement of a pink rose, white hydrangea heads, and several diminutive blue and purple flowers. The foliage appears slightly wilted, suggesting a fleeting moment of decay or the transience of beauty, a theme often explored in 18th‑century still‑life traditions.

Technique & Style

The artist employs a pronounced chiaroscuro effect, juxtaposing deep shadows with illuminated petals to give the impression that the flowers emit their own light. This contrast not only models form but also heightens the visual drama, a method commonly used to convey volume and spatial depth in the period.

History & Provenance

The piece entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings after a mid‑20th‑century acquisition, though earlier ownership records remain sparse. Its attribution to 2926_person, a relatively obscure figure from the mid‑1700s, is based on stylistic analysis and archival references linking the work to that era.