Who painted Blomster i en vase?

Blomster i en vase was painted by Emmy Thornam in 1895.

Where can I see Blomster i en vase?

Blomster i en vase is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is Blomster i en vase?

Blomster i en vase is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Blomster i en vase

Emmy Thornam , 1895

Blomster i en vase is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Emmy Thornam. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Blomster i en vase is a still life painting executed in oil on canvas by Danish artist Emmy Thornam in 1895, characterized by its Impressionist approach.

Subject & Meaning

The painting centers on a vase of blooming white and light gray flowers, complemented by fruit, with a stark black background, emphasizing simplicity and elegance through its composition.

Technique & Style

Thornam employed a contrasting color palette, using lighter tones for the flowers and darker grays for the vase and fruit, against a solid black backdrop, reflecting Impressionist influences in her brushwork and color choice.

History & Provenance

Trained under Oluf August Hermansen in Denmark and Pierre Bourgogne in Paris, Thornam created this work during her established career as a self-supporting artist. It is now part of the collection at Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen.

Context

Emerging from Thornam's background in landscaping and formal art training in Denmark and Paris, Blomster i en vase reflects her specialization in flower subjects within the broader Impressionist movement.