A Flower Piece
1778
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Richard Earlom
Richard Earlom (1743–1822) was a British artist, born in London.
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
A Flower Piece is a 1778 by Richard Earlom, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows a big vase packed with flowers—mostly big, fluffy blooms and some delicate leaves. Around the vase, tiny cherubs peek out from the greenery, and a few birds sit nearby. In the background, there’s a dark, shadowy scene with what looks like a fountain and some statues. The artist used strong contrasts between light and dark to make the flowers stand out. The cherubs and birds add a playful touch to the otherwise serious-looking bouquet. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create drama in art.
Richard Earlom (1743–1822) was a British artist, born in London.
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