1766
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
Dominant colour
A Group of Flowers is a 1766 oil by William Ashford, a Rococo painting work, held at National Gallery of Ireland.
This painting features a vibrant bouquet of flowers arranged in a golden bowl, placed on a table. The flowers are depicted in various colors, including pink, orange, white, and blue, with some leaves and stems visible. A butterfly and a bee are also shown near the flowers. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the colors of the flowers. The overall effect is one of beauty and elegance, with the flowers and insects creating a sense of movement and life. To learn more about the artist behind this beautiful floral painting, look up William Ashford.
William Ashford (1746 – 17 April 1824) was an English painter who worked exclusively in Ireland, where he lived from the age of 18, having initially gone there to take up a post with the Ordnance Office.
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