Artwork
Blomsterbuket med valmue, syren og kaprifolium
Blomsterbuket med valmue, syren og kaprifolium is an oil painting by the Biedermeier artist Hermania Neergaard. It dates from 1841 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Blomsterbuket med valmue, syren og kaprifolium is a 19th-century oil painting by Danish artist Hermania Neergaard, created in 1841.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a bouquet of flowers, including poppies, lilacs, and honeysuckle, arranged in a dark vase against a muted greenish-gray background. The colorful blooms are presented in a loose, organic arrangement, emphasizing natural beauty and simplicity.
Technique & Style
Executed in the Biedermeier style, the work showcases Neergaard's skill in capturing the subtleties of still life. The use of oil paint allows for rich, detailed renderings of the flowers and their surroundings.
History & Provenance
Neergaard trained under Frederik Christian Camradt and exhibited at Charlottenborg, where her works were acquired by the royal family. The painting is now part of the Statens Museum for Kunst's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Hermania Sigvardine Neergaard (1799–1875) was a Danish flower and still-life painter. A student of Frederik Christian Camradt (1762–1844), she exhibited her paintings in Charlottenborg where several were bought by the royal family.
