Open full image Pin
A basket of flowers, by Cornelis van Spaendonck, oil, 1806

Dominant colour

Overview

A basket of flowers is a 1806 oil by Cornelis van Spaendonck, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.

Who painted this?
Cornelis van Spaendonck
When & what style?
1806
Where can I see it?
Fitzwilliam Museum

About this work

This painting shows a basket overflowing with flowers. The flowers are mostly white and red, with some green leaves. They are painted in a realistic style, with lots of detail. The basket is made of woven material and sits on a table or other surface. The background of the painting is dark, which makes the flowers stand out. The artist who painted this is Cornelis van Spaendonck.

About the artist

Portrait of Cornelis van Spaendonck
Artist

Cornelis van Spaendonck

Cornelis van Spaendonck (7 December 1756 – 22 December 1839) was a Dutch painter who was a native of Tilburg.

See the richer artist page

More by Cornelis van Spaendonck

Artifact World Gallery — 100,000 artworks Get the app