Taal der bloemen
1831 - 1832
Medium
lithography
Dimensions
363; 270
About this artwork
lithografie
Art Historical Context
**Taal der Bloemen (Language of Flowers)** by French artist Achilleéria between 1831 and 1832, *Taal der Bloemen is a captivating lithograph measuring 363 × 270 mm. Devéria, a prominent figure in the Romantic movement, was renowned for his elegant illustrations, fashion plates, and portraits that blended neoclassical precision with romantic expressiveness. This print exemplifies his skill in translating delicate subjects into reproducible art, capturing the era's fascination with nature's symbolic language. Lithography, the medium here, revolutionized printmaking in the early 19th century....
About the Artist
Achille Devéria · 1800–1857
Achille Jacques-Jean-Marie Devéria (1800–1857) was a French painter and lithographer whose prolific output and sophisticated portrait work made him one of the most important visual chroniclers of French Romantic culture. Born in Paris on February 6, 1800, Devéria came of age during the Restoration period and became closely associated with the Romantic movement that dominated French arts and letter...