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Vase with Flowers (chimney board), by Unknown, oil, 1730

Vase with Flowers (chimney board)

Unknown

1730

oil

panel

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Vase with Flowers (chimney board) is a 1730 oil by Unknown, a Rococo painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1730 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting features a vase with flowers as its central subject. The vase is positioned in front of a doorway, and the flowers are depicted in various colors, including orange, white, and red. The background of the painting is a muted color, which helps to draw attention to the vase and flowers. The painting is notable for its use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth. This technique is particularly evident in the way the light falls on the flowers and vase, creating a sense of texture and dimensionality.

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