Artwork

Flowers

Flowers, by Olga Boznańska, unspecified, 1913
Flowers, by Olga Boznańska, unspecified, 1913

Flowers is an unspecified painting by Olga Boznańska. It dates from 1913 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Kraków.

About this work

Overview

Flowers is a 1913 painting by Olga Boznańska, held at the National Museum in Kraków.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a brown vase containing white and pink flowers, set against a muted background of brown, gray, and white hues.

Technique & Style

The artist employed impasto to achieve a textured effect, rendering the flowers softly and delicately, while the vase is defined by clear lines and shapes.

Context

The work showcases Boznańska's skillful use of contrasting levels of detail, with the background executed in broad, blended brushstrokes.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Olga Boznańska

Artist

Olga Boznańska

Olga Boznańska (15 April 1865 – 26 October 1940) was a Polish painter who was stylistically associated with the French impressionism, though she rejected this label.