A vase of flowers
1796
oil
panel
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
1796
oil
panel
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
Dominant colour
A vase of flowers is a 1796 oil by Pieter Faes, a Biedermeier work, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.
This painting shows a vase of flowers. The flowers are in shades of pink, white, yellow, and orange. There are also some green leaves and stems. The vase is brown and sits on a table or shelf. The flowers are arranged in a loose, natural way. Some of them are facing forward, while others are turned to the side or backward. The overall effect is one of casual elegance. If you like this painting, you might also enjoy works by Pieter Faes.
Pieter Faes or Peeter Faes (14 July 1750 – 22 December 1814) was a Flemish painter of still lifes of flowers and fruit. He worked in a decorative style close to that of Jan van Huysum.
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