Artwork
Vase of flowers
Vase of flowers is an oil painting by Paul Theodor van Brussel. It dates from 1792 and is held in the collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum.
About this work
Overview
Vase of flowers is a still-life painting created in 1792 by Paul Theodor van Brussel, a Dutch artist known for his depictions of fruit and flowers.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features a vase containing a diverse arrangement of flowers, alongside a small nest with eggs at its base, showcasing the artist's attention to natural detail and composition.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work is characterized by its realistic representation of the flowers, with soft pastel colors and meticulous rendering of petals and stems, creating a lifelike yet artistic effect.
History & Provenance
Paul Theodor van Brussel, trained under Jean Augustin and Hendrik Meyer, transitioned from tapestry production to still-life painting, earning recognition as a leading painter of his time; the painting is now held in the Fitzwilliam Museum.
Artist & collection
Artist
Paul Theodor van Brussel (1754–1795) was a Dutch flower painter. He was born at Zuid-Polsbroek, near Schoonhoven, in 1754. He was a scholar of Jean Augustin and of Hendrik Meyer of Haarlem. He was first employed in the…
