Artwork
Still Life with Flowers and Fruit
Still Life with Flowers and Fruit is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Gerardina Jacoba van de Sande Bakhuyzen. It dates from 1869 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
About this work
Overview
Still Life with Flowers and Fruit is a painting depicting a vibrant arrangement of flowers and fruit on a table in a garden.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows a table laden with pumpkins, grapes, and other fruits, accompanied by tall pink flowers, set against the backdrop of leafy branches.
Technique & Style
The painting is characterized by loose brushstrokes and a focus on capturing shapes and light, suggesting a spontaneous and impressionistic approach.
History & Provenance
The artist of this work remains unknown, and its origins are not well-documented.
Context
The painting's style and subject matter are reminiscent of other quiet garden scenes found in Dutch art, such as those in the Rijksmuseum's collection.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Gerardina Jacoba van de Sande Bakhuyzen
Gerardina Jacoba van de Sande Bakhuyzen (27 July 1826–19 September 1895) was a 19th-century painter from the Northern Netherlands.
