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Vase of flowers, by Gasparo Lopez, oil, 1714

Vase of flowers

Gasparo Lopez

1714

oil

canvas

From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Vase of flowers is a 1714 oil by Gasparo Lopez, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.

Who painted this?
Gasparo Lopez
When & what style?
1714
Where can I see it?
Fitzwilliam Museum

About this work

This painting shows a big vase filled with colorful flowers. The flowers are different shapes and colors, and they're arranged in a way that makes them look like they're growing out of the vase. There are some leaves and stems around the flowers, and the vase is sitting on a table or shelf. The painting is done in a way that makes the flowers and vase look very realistic. You can see the details of the petals and the texture of the vase. The background of the painting is dark, which makes the flowers and vase stand out even more. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of artist Gasparo Lopez.

About the artist

Artist

Gasparo Lopez

Gasparo Lopez (c. 1677–1732) was an Italian painter of the Baroque period. He was born at Naples and was an excellent painter of flowers, and therefore called Gasparo dei Fiori. He studied under Jean Baptiste Du…

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