Flowers in a Vase
1876 to 1900
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View on museum website →Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
overall: 18 x 14.2 cm (7 1/16 x 5 9/16 in.) framed: 33 x 29.2 x 4.4 cm (13 x 11 1/2 x 1 3/4 in.)
Classification
Painting
Department
CMC
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Collection
Accession Number
1970.17.108
Art Historical Context
Nestled among the treasures of the National Gallery of, *Flowers in a V* by Dietz Edzard (c. 1876–1900) captures the delicate beauty of a floral arrangement in a compact oil on canvas, measuring just 18 x14.2 cm. This intimate still life, part of the esteemed Ailsa Mellon Bruce, exemplifies the late 19th-century fascination with everyday subjects elevated to poetic heights. Edzard, a painter known for his refined touch, renders blooming flowers in a simple vase with meticulous brushwork, inviting viewers to savor their vibrant colors and subtle textures up close. Painted during a period when ...