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Vase of Flowers, by Mary RA Moser, paint, 1764

Vase of Flowers

Mary RA Moser

1764

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

Vase of Flowers is a 1764 paint by Mary RA Moser, a Rococo painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Mary RA Moser
When & what style?
1764 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a vase with flowers. The flowers are painted in a way that makes them look real and colorful. Mary Moser was one of the first women to be part of the Royal Academy, which is a big deal. You can learn more about the style of this painting by looking at the work of artist: Moser, Mary RA.

The story of this work

Overview

The tempera painting *Vase of Flowers* by Mary Moser is dated on the reverse. It was part of a decorative scheme commissioned by Queen Charlotte for the South Pavilion at Frogmore House in 1792, where Moser contributed flower paintings. The work was later held in the queen’s collection before entering subsequent ownership.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

Mary RA Moser

Mary Moser painted delicate watercolors of flowers in the 1700s, using fine brushes and soft colors to capture blooms in vases and baskets.

See the richer artist page

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