Artwork
Still Life with Lemon and Cut-glass Wine Goblet
Still Life with Lemon and Cut-glass Wine Goblet is an oil painting by the Biedermeier artist Maria Margaretha van Os. It dates from 1823 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
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Overview
Still Life with Lemon and Cut-glass Wine Goblet is a 19th-century oil painting by Maria Margaretha van Os, a Dutch artist known for her floral still lifes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a simple still life arrangement: a bowl of lemons on a red table, accompanied by a faceted glass goblet and subtle background elements, including small purple flowers and a butterfly on a leaf.
Technique & Style
Van Os employed chiaroscuro to dramatic effect, using light to create a glowing appearance in the lemons and reflections in the glass goblet, highlighting her skill with capturing light and shadow.
History & Provenance
Created in 1823, the painting is associated with the Biedermeier movement and is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Maria Margaretha van Os (November 15, 1779 – November 17, 1862), was a 19th-century flower painter from the Netherlands.
