Artwork
Twelve Months of Flowers: October
Twelve Months of Flowers: October is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Jacob van Huysum. It dates from 1733 and is held in the collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum.
About this work
Overview
Twelve Months of Flowers: October is a 1733 oil painting by Jacob van Huysum, a Dutch artist known for botanical works. It is part of the Fitzwilliam Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a vase filled with flowers associated with October, such as daisies and marigolds, on a carved wooden table. The surrounding garden scene, complete with trees, bushes, and a stone wall under a cloudy sky, adds to the seasonal theme.
Technique & Style
The work exemplifies the Rococo style, characterized by its ornate and detailed rendering of the vase and flowers. The use of oil paint allows for rich colors and textures.
History & Provenance
Jacob van Huysum settled in Britain in 1721 and produced this painting twelve years later. It is now held in the Fitzwilliam Museum.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jacob van Huysum (1688–1740) was an 18th-century botanical painter from the Dutch Republic who moved to the Kingdom of Great Britain in 1721.
