Artwork

Woman with Flowers

Woman with Flowers, by Ferdinand Heilbuth, oil, 1889
Woman with Flowers, by Ferdinand Heilbuth, oil, 1889

Woman with Flowers is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Ferdinand Heilbuth. It dates from 1889 and is held in the collection of the Clark Art Institute.

About this work

Overview

Woman with Flowers is an 1889 oil painting by Ferdinand Heilbuth, part of the collection at the Clark Art Institute.

Subject & Meaning

The painting portrays a serene woman immersed in a lush, flower-filled landscape. Her indistinct face contrasts with her calm, contemplative posture, suggesting inner serenity.

Technique & Style

Heilbuth employed oil paint to achieve a textured, richly layered surface, enhancing the depth and dimensionality of the serene natural setting.

History & Provenance

Created in 1889, the work is currently held in the collection of the Clark Art Institute.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Ferdinand Heilbuth

Artist

Ferdinand Heilbuth

Ferdinand Heilbuth (1826–1889) was an artist, born in Hamburg.

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