Artwork

Stilleven met flessen

Stilleven met flessen, by Floris Verster, oil, 1896
Stilleven met flessen, by Floris Verster, oil, 1896

Stilleven met flessen is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Floris Verster. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the Kröller-Müller Museum.

About this work

Overview

Stilleven met flessen is a still life painting created by Floris Verster in 1896 using oil paint. It is part of the Kröller-Müller Museum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a row of glass bottles in various shapes and sizes, some clear and others colored, set against a dark background that accentuates their forms.

Technique & Style

Verster's use of oil paint achieves a rich, textured appearance. Bold brushstrokes imbue the work with a sense of movement and energy, contributing to a dynamic composition characterized by vibrant colors.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Floris Verster

Artist

Floris Verster

Floris Verster (1861–1927) was an artist, born in Leiden.

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