Artwork
Vase with flowers
Vase with flowers is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Paul Theodor van Brussel. It dates from 1761 and is held in the collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum.
About this work
Overview
Vase with Flowers is a 1761 oil painting by Paul Theodor van Brussel, a Dutch artist known for his still life works.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a bouquet of diverse flowers arranged in a vase, conveying a sense of movement and elegance against a dark background.
Technique & Style
The work showcases van Brussel's detailed and naturalistic approach, with intricate renderings of petals, leaves, and the vase's designs, characteristic of the Rococo style.
History & Provenance
Van Brussel, trained under Jean Augustin and Hendrik Meyer, transitioned from tapestry production to flower and fruit painting, becoming a skilled artist in this genre before his death in 1795.
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…
