Blauw glazen vaasje met lila Dahlia 1867 - 1935

"Blauw glazen vaasje met lila Dahlia" (Blue glass vase with lilac Dahlia), created by Maurits van der Valk between 1867 and 1935, depicts a single lilac dahlia in a blue glass vase. The painting, now located in the Rijksmuseum, is a delicate watercolor on paper, showcasing van der Valk's refined attention to detail and the simple beauty of nature. This still life exemplifies the Dutch artist's mastery of capturing the subtle nuances of light and color, reflecting the prevailing artistic trends of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.