Artwork
Eight Beautiful Groups of Natural Flowers in Outlines by de la Cour: Tulips
Eight Beautiful Groups of Natural Flowers in Outlines by de la Cour: Tulips is a print by the Romanticist artist Robert Sayer. It dates from 1770 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Eight Beautiful Groups of Natural Flowers in Outlines by de la Cour: Tulips is a print created around 1770 by Robert Sayer, currently part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts eight groups of tulips, characterized by thin black outlines defining each petal. The arrangement includes both drooping and upright leaves, with subtle shadow suggestions where petals overlap.
Technique & Style
The work features precise ink drawing, likely followed by a wash of color. The smooth, bright paper quality is notable, visible in detail through the Cleveland Museum of Art's digital representation.
History & Provenance
Created c. 1770 by Robert Sayer, the print's creation process remains undocumented by the artist. It is now housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Artist & collection
