Who painted A Group of Flowers?

A Group of Flowers was painted by William Ashford in 1766.

Where can I see A Group of Flowers?

A Group of Flowers is held by National Gallery of Ireland.

What movement is A Group of Flowers?

A Group of Flowers is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

A Group of Flowers

William Ashford , 1766

A Group of Flowers is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist William Ashford. It dates from 1766 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.

About this work

Overview

A Group of Flowers is a 1766 oil painting by William Ashford, an artist who later became prominent in Irish art circles.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a colorful bouquet in a golden bowl on a table, accompanied by a butterfly and a bee, creating a sense of movement and life amidst the flowers.

Technique & Style

Characteristic of the Rococo style, the work features delicate composition and soft, ornamental details, with a dark background that accentuates the vibrant colors of the flowers.

History & Provenance

The painting is part of the National Gallery of Ireland's collection and was created during Ashford's early period, before he transitioned to landscape painting in 1772.

Artist & collection

Artist

William Ashford

William Ashford (1746 – 17 April 1824) was an English painter who worked exclusively in Ireland, where he lived from the age of 18, having initially gone there to take up a post with the Ordnance Office.