Artwork
Flowering Peach
Flowering Peach is a paint painting by the Rococo painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1808 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Flowering Peach is a delicate painting on high-quality English 'Whatman' paper, depicting a flowering peach tree with lush green leaves and vibrant pink flowers.
Subject & Meaning
The painting reflects the 18th- and 19th-century fascination with exotic flora and fauna, as travellers brought back foreign plants and artworks featuring tropical species.
Technique & Style
The level of detail in the painting is notable, with a strong contrast between light and dark areas, reminiscent of chiaroscuro techniques.
History & Provenance
The use of 'Whatman' paper indicates a level of care in the painting's creation, suggesting it was made with attention to quality and potentially for an audience interested in botanical art.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
