Artwork

Flower Bowl

Flower Bowl, by Franz Werner Tamm, oil, 1700
Flower Bowl, by Franz Werner Tamm, oil, 1700

Flower Bowl is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Franz Werner Tamm. It dates from 1700 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Flower Bowl is a 1700 oil painting by Franz Werner Tamm, currently housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst.

Subject & Meaning

The painting portrays a serene floral arrangement in a bowl, accompanied by fruits and set against a subtle landscape background, evoking natural beauty and serenity.

Technique & Style

Tamm employed oil paint to create a vibrant yet delicate depiction, characterized by a predominantly white, pink, and red color palette with accents of blue and yellow.

History & Provenance

Created in 1700, the work's history prior to its current residence at the Statens Museum for Kunst is not detailed in available information.

Context

Flower Bowl reflects the 17th-century European tradition of still-life painting, often symbolizing abundance and tranquility.

Legacy

As a piece by Tamm, it contributes to the understanding of lesser-documented artists within the broader context of European still-life painting of its era.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Franz Werner Tamm

Artist

Franz Werner Tamm

Franz Werner Tamm (1658–1724) was an artist, born in Hamburg.