Who painted Bouquet in a Glass Bottle?

Bouquet in a Glass Bottle was painted by Roubillac.

Where can I see Bouquet in a Glass Bottle?

Bouquet in a Glass Bottle is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Bouquet in a Glass Bottle?

Bouquet in a Glass Bottle is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Bouquet in a Glass Bottle

Roubillac

Bouquet in a Glass Bottle is a print by the Romanticist artist Roubillac. It is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

The artist signed it as Roubillac, and the text below names a book called *Fleurs et Corbeilles*.

This drawing shows a tall, narrow glass bottle filled with flowers. The bouquet spills over the rim, with big, round blooms and long, wispy leaves. The flowers are drawn in a reddish-brown line that stands out against a plain background.

The artist signed it as Roubillac, and the text below names a book called *Fleurs et Corbeilles*. This suggests it might be part of a series of flower drawings.

Next, look up Roubillac (French, 1739-) to see more of their work.

Overview

Bouquet in a Glass Bottle is a print executed in 1787 by the French artist Roubillac. The work is part of the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art and bears the artist’s signature. It appears to be linked to a series of botanical illustrations associated with the publication *Fleurs et Corbeilles*.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts a slender glass vessel filled with a profusion of flowers that overflow its opening. Large, rounded blossoms are accompanied by elongated, delicate foliage, creating a sense of abundance that contrasts with the simple, unadorned background.

Technique & Style

Rendered in a reddish‑brown line, the print emphasizes contour and texture rather than tonal shading. The linear approach highlights the forms of the flowers and leaves, while the clear, flat background serves to focus attention on the botanical subject.

History & Provenance

Created toward the end of the eighteenth century, the print reflects the period’s interest in detailed natural studies. It entered the Cleveland Museum of Art’s holdings at an unspecified date, where it remains on view as an example of Roubillac’s contribution to decorative floral illustration.

Artist & collection

Artist

Roubillac

Louis-François Roubiliac was a French sculptor who worked in England. One of the four most prominent sculptors in London working in the rococo style, he was described by Margaret Whinney as "probably the most…