Artwork

Bloemen

Bloemen, by Narcisse Virgilio Díaz, oil, 1851
Bloemen, by Narcisse Virgilio Díaz, oil, 1851

Bloemen is an oil painting by the Barbizon school artist Narcisse Virgilio Díaz. It dates from 1851 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

About this work

Overview

Bloemen is an oil painting by Narcisse Virgilio Díaz, dating to circa 1851, featuring a vibrant floral arrangement.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a loose, organic bouquet of red, white, and yellow flowers, with visible stems and leaves, conveying a sense of dynamic energy.

Technique & Style

Characterized by bold, expressive brushstrokes and prominent texture with impasto, the work achieves a tactile depth and a sense of impending movement.

History & Provenance

Bloemen is part of the collection at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

Artist & collection