Vaasje met bloemen en een grijsgele vlinder
L.W. Garrison
1800 - 1900
Medium
pen
Dimensions
178; 122
About this artwork
A.C. Gijswijt Bequest, Amsterdam
Art Historical Context
Behold the delicate charm of *Vaasje met bloemen een grijsgele vl* ("Little Vase with Flowers and a-Yellow Butterfly"), a drawing by L.W. from the 19th century (circa 1800–1900). This intimate still life captures a modest vase brimming with blooms, accompanied by a subtle gray-yellow butterfly—a motif evoking the quiet beauty of nature. At just 178 mm high by 122 mm wide, its petite scale invites close contemplation, much like a personal sketchbook treasure. Crafted in pen, likely ink on paper, the work showcases the medium's precision: fine lines and subtle shading to render textures from ve...