Artwork
A basket of flowers
A basket of flowers is an oil painting by Cornelis van Spaendonck. It dates from 1806 and is held in the collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum.
About this work
Overview
A basket of flowers is an oil painting created by Cornelis van Spaendonck around 1806. It depicts a still life arrangement of flowers in a woven basket.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features a basket overflowing with predominantly white and red flowers, accompanied by green leaves, set against a dark background that accentuates the floral arrangement.
Technique & Style
The flowers are rendered in a realistic style with detailed brushwork, suggesting a high level of technical skill. The contrast between the dark background and the vibrant flowers creates a visually striking effect.
History & Provenance
Cornelis van Spaendonck, trained under Guillaume-Jacques Herreyns in Antwerp, worked in Paris with his brother Gérard, a floral painter. He directed the Sèvres porcelain manufactory from 1785 to 1800 and continued as a designer until 1808.
Artist & collection
Artist
Cornelis van Spaendonck (7 December 1756 – 22 December 1839) was a Dutch painter who was a native of Tilburg.
Open wicker basket of mixed flowers, including iris, roses, poppies, hollyhock, marygold, larkspur and convolulus on a marble ledge with an open pomegrante and a goldfinch with its nest
Open wicker basket of mixed flowers, including tulip, roses, hareball, hollyhock, poppy, larkspur and auricula on a marble ledge
Vase of flowers
