Artwork
Blumenstück
Blumenstück is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Johann Adalbert Angermayer. It dates from 1707 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Blumenstück is a 1707 rococo still life painting by Johann Adalbert Angermayer, a Czech artist active in Prague. The work is a floral arrangement in a vase on a table, executed in a detailed and realistic style.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a bouquet of red, white, and yellow flowers in a dark vase, arranged in a loose and natural manner. The composition reflects the period's taste for pairing still lifes with complementary counterparts.
Technique & Style
Angermayer's use of varied color shades creates depth and texture, characteristic of his small-scale cabinet still lifes. The realistic style is evident in the detailed rendering of the flowers.
History & Provenance
Angermayer was a member of the Old Town Painter Guild from 1707 to 1727. Blumenstück is now held in the Alte Pinakothek collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Johann Adalbert Angermayer (Czech: Jan Vojtěch Angermayer; 9 November 1674 – 18 October 1740) was a Czech painter.
