Tulips
1726
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1726
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a bouquet of tulips. The flowers are arranged in a simple vase, and the background is plain. What's interesting is that tulips were highly valued in Europe during the 18th century, and paintings of them were often made to showcase the owner's wealth. You can learn more about this style by looking into the work of artist: Bartholomaus Seutter (German, 1678–1754)
