Artwork
Flower Print no.9
Flower Print no.9 is an ink print by the Baroque artist Nicolas Cochin. It dates from 1645 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Flower Print no.
About this work
Overview
Flower Print no.9 is a 1645 etching by Nicolas Cochin, featuring a solitary sprig of delicate pink flowers set against a plain background.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a humble, everyday botanical motif. The artist's approach conveys a sense of realism and vitality, inviting a contemplative engagement with the natural world.
Technique & Style
Characterized by soft, slightly fuzzy lines, the etching achieves a gentle, blurred appearance, suggesting an emphasis on capturing the fleeting, organic quality of the flowers.
History & Provenance
Created in 1645, the work is associated with Cochin's Parisian output during the 1600s, typifying his focus on unassuming, mundane subjects rendered in print.
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