A girl with a basket of tulips, lilacs and other flowers, on a balcony before a landscape
1836
oil
From the collection of National Gallery of Victoria
1836
oil
From the collection of National Gallery of Victoria
This painting shows a young girl with red hair, wearing a brown dress with a yellow shawl draped over her right shoulder. She is holding a basket of flowers on her head with her right hand. The basket is filled with tulips, lilacs, and other flowers. The girl is standing on a balcony, with a landscape visible in the background. The painting is done in oil paint and has a warm, golden tone. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create depth and contrast in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's techniques, you might want to look into impasto.
