Girl holding a bouquet of violets
1900
oil
From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
1900
oil
From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
This painting shows a young girl holding a bouquet of violets. She has a dark dress with white lace at the collar and sleeves. The background is dark, making the girl and her flowers stand out. The girl's face is serious, and she looks straight ahead. Her hair is pulled back, and she has a small, delicate hand holding the flowers. The flowers are purple and green, and they add a pop of color to the otherwise dark painting. The painting is an example of how artists use chiaroscuro to create depth and contrast in their work. To learn more about this technique, look up chiaroscuro.
