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Bouquet of Spring Flowers in a Terracotta Vase, by Jan van Huysum, watercolor, 1724

Bouquet of Spring Flowers in a Terracotta Vase

Jan van Huysum

1724

watercolor

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Bouquet of Spring Flowers in a Terracotta Vase is a 1724 watercolor by Jan van Huysum, a Baroque work, depicting Bouquet, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Jan van Huysum
When & what style?
1724 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a colorful bouquet of flowers in a terracotta vase. The flowers are detailed and look fresh. The artist used a mix of oiled charcoal and watercolor to create this piece, which is interesting because it's not a common combination of materials. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Huysum, Jan van.

About the artist

Portrait of Jan van Huysum
Artist

Jan van Huysum

Jan van Huysum was born in Amsterdam on 15 April 1682 and died there on 8 February 1749.

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