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Still Life with Flowers and Nuts
Anthony Oberman (signed by artist), c. 1830
Floral still lifes of the Romantic period are characterised by their simple composition, light colour and the profusion of native species. So too in this still life: we see authentic Dutch plants such as primulas, geraniums, periwinkles, forget-me-nots and nasturtiums, as well as plants that were cultivated in glasshouses around 1830: daffodils, anemones, tulips and hyacinths. The blue tulip was originally purple: remains of the lost red pigment are still visible.
- Artwork typepainting
- Object numberSK-C-1749
- Dimensionswidth 31.5 cm, height 37.2 cm, width 44 cm, height 50 cm
- Physical characteristicsolieverf op karton, opgespannen op spieraam