Artwork

Flowers

Flowers, by Narcisse Virgilio Díaz, oil, 1841
Flowers, by Narcisse Virgilio Díaz, oil, 1841

Flowers is an oil painting by the Realist artist Narcisse Virgilio Díaz. It dates from 1841 and is held in the collection of the National Galleries Scotland.

About this work

Overview

Flowers is an oil painting created by Narcisse Virgilio Díaz in 1841, currently held at the Scottish National Gallery.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a bouquet of yellow flowers with orange centers, set against a dark background that accentuates their vibrancy.

Technique & Style

Thick, heavy brushstrokes give the piece a textured quality, conveying a sense of energy and movement as if the flowers are bursting forth from the canvas.

Artist & collection