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Twelve Months of Flowers: January

Henry Fletcher

1730

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Baroque 18th Century Floral

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Twelve Months of Flowers: January is a 1730 by Henry Fletcher, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Henry Fletcher
When & what style?: 1730 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This image shows a big vase filled with a wild mix of flowers and leaves. The flowers are bright—reds, whites, yellows, and purples—spilling out of the vase and climbing up branches. Some leaves are dark green, others light, and a few flowers look almost like tiny trees. At the bottom, there’s a list of flower names in small print, like a shopping list for a garden. The artist labeled each plant carefully, showing off how many different kinds they packed into one scene. This was likely made to teach people about flowers back then. Next, look up Baroque to see how this style used drama and detail in art.

About the artist

Artist

Henry Fletcher

Henry Fletcher (fl. 1710–1750), was an English engraver. Fletcher worked in London, and produced engravings possessing some merit. He most excelled as an engraver of flowers, notably The Twelve Months of Flowers and The…

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