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Vase of flowers, by Jacobus Linthorst, oil, 1800

Vase of flowers

Jacobus Linthorst

1800

oil

panel

From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Vase of flowers is a 1800 oil by Jacobus Linthorst, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.

Who painted this?
Jacobus Linthorst
When & what style?
1800
Where can I see it?
Fitzwilliam Museum

About this work

This painting shows a vase overflowing with flowers. The flowers are mostly white and pink, with a few red and orange ones mixed in. There's a bird's nest with eggs in front of the vase. The flowers and leaves are very detailed, with lots of texture and shading. The background is a dark greenish-brown color, which makes the flowers stand out. The overall effect is one of lushness and abundance. If you like this kind of painting, you might want to check out the work of Jacobus Linthorst, the artist who created this piece.

About the artist

Artist

Jacobus Linthorst

Jacobus Linthorst (c. 1745 – 7 August 1815) was a painter from the Dutch Republic. Linthorst was born in Amsterdam where he is known for fruit and flower arrangements as interior decorations as well as paintings. He…

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