Still Life with Flowers
1789
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
73; 60; 6.5
About this artwork
Stilleven met bloemen. Bloemstuk met tulpen, anjers, rozen, papavers, kamperfoelie en irissen, op de achtergrond een landschap met een boog.
Art Historical Context
In the late 18th century, artist Harmanus Uppink crafted *Still Life with Flowers*, a oil on canvas measuring 73 x 60 cm, now housed in the Rijksmuseum. 1789 masterpiece showcases a lavish bouquet of tulips, carnations,, poppies, honeysuckle, and ir, artfully arranged in a stone niche. A serene landscape with a classical arch recedes into the background, adding depth and a touch of architectural grandeur to the floral display. Uppink, working in the enduring tradition of Dutch still life painting, exemplifies the genre's shift from the 17th-century Golden Age toward more intimate, decorative ...
About the Artist
Harmanus Uppink · 1753–1798
Comment on works: Flowers & Fruit; Still life