Artwork
Still Life with Flowers in an Alabaster Vase and Fruit
Still Life with Flowers in an Alabaster Vase and Fruit is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Anne Vallayer-Coster. It dates from 1783 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Still Life with Flowers in an Alabaster Vase and Fruit is an oil on canvas painting created by Anne Vallayer-Coster in 1783. It is housed at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a large, ornate vase filled with a colorful arrangement of flowers, accompanied by fruit and foliage on a nearby shelf. The vase contains a small figure holding grapes, adding a decorative element to the composition.
Technique & Style
Vallayer-Coster's meticulous rendering of light on the flowers and leaves creates a highly realistic effect. The contrast between the dark background and the vibrant colors of the still life enhances the overall visual impact.
Artist & collection
Artist
Anne Vallayer-Coster (21 December 1744 – 28 February 1818) was a French painter best known for still lifes.
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