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Fleurs dessinées d'après nature:  Campanule gantelée, by Gerard van Spaendonck, 1800

Fleurs dessinées d'après nature: Campanule gantelée

Gerard van Spaendonck

1800

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Overview

Fleurs dessinées d'après nature: Campanule gantelée is a 1800 by Gerard van Spaendonck, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Gerard van Spaendonck
When & what style?
1800 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a single stem of purple flowers with green leaves. The flowers have five petals and are arranged in a loose, organic pattern. The background is a light beige color. The flowers are depicted in a realistic style, with attention to detail in their shape and texture. The leaves are also rendered in a lifelike way, with veins and edges visible. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance. If you like this painting, you might also enjoy learning more about the Romanticism movement.

About the artist

Portrait of Gerard van Spaendonck
Artist

Gerard van Spaendonck

Gerard van Spaendonck (1746–1822) was a Dutch artist, born in Tilburg.

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