Artwork
Study of Flowers in a Glass Vase
Study of Flowers in a Glass Vase is an unspecified painting by John Constable. It dates from 1814 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Study of Flowers in a Glass Vase is a painting by John Constable, created in 1814. It is a still life held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a colorful bouquet in a transparent glass vase, set against a subdued background. The arrangement includes flowers in shades of red, yellow, and orange, with green foliage.
Technique & Style
Characterized by loose brushstrokes, the work captures the interplay of light on the flowers and vase. The effect is spontaneous and fresh, conveying a sense of immediacy.
Artist & collection
Artist
John Constable (; 11 June 1776 – 31 March 1837) was an English landscape painter in the Romantic tradition.
