Artwork
Open wicker basket of mixed flowers, including tulip, roses, hareball, hollyhock, poppy, larkspur and auricula on a marble ledge
Open wicker basket of mixed flowers, including tulip, roses, hareball, hollyhock, poppy, larkspur and auricula on a marble ledge is an oil painting by Cornelis van Spaendonck. It dates from 1795 and is held in the collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting, created in 1795, is the work of Cornelis van Spaendonck, a Dutch artist from Tilburg. It exemplifies his expertise in floral still lifes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features a diverse bouquet of flowers, including tulips, roses, and poppies, arranged in an open wicker basket on a marble ledge. The detailed depiction of the flowers showcases van Spaendonck's skill in capturing their varied textures and forms.
Technique & Style
Van Spaendonck's background in painting flowers, developed through his studies with his brother Gérard and his work at the Sèvres porcelain manufactory, is evident in the painting's precise rendering of the floral arrangement.
Artist & collection
Artist
Cornelis van Spaendonck (7 December 1756 – 22 December 1839) was a Dutch painter who was a native of Tilburg.
