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Fruits and flowers on a blue ribbon, by Abraham Mignon, oil, 1672

Fruits and flowers on a blue ribbon

Abraham Mignon

1672

oil

canvas

From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister

Dominant colour

Overview

Fruits and flowers on a blue ribbon is a 1672 oil by Abraham Mignon, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister.

Who painted this?
Abraham Mignon
When & what style?
1672 · Dutch Golden Age
Where can I see it?
Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister

About this work

This painting shows a bouquet of flowers and fruits tied together with a blue ribbon. The flowers are white, pink, and red, and the fruits are grapes and berries. The bouquet is surrounded by green leaves and stems. The flowers and fruits are painted in a realistic style, with attention to detail and texture. The blue ribbon is tied in a bow at the top of the bouquet, and the stems and leaves are arranged in a natural, organic way. The painting is done in oil paint, and the colors are muted and subdued. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance. If you like this painting, you might also enjoy the work of Abraham Mignon.

About the artist

Portrait of Abraham Mignon
Artist

Abraham Mignon

Abraham Mignon or Minjon (21 June 1640 – 27 March 1679) was a Dutch still life painter.

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