Flowers in a Glass Vase with a Butterfly c. 1700
hermanhenstenburgh
simple decoration style
natural world styling
pastel soft colours
egg art
handmade artwork painting
floral photography
food art
watercolour bleed
watercolour illustration
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Herman Henstenburgh's "Flowers in a Glass Vase with a Butterfly" (c. 1700) showcases the artist's meticulous skill in depicting the vibrant detail of a floral arrangement. The composition features a diverse array of flowers, including roses, tulips, and poppies, meticulously rendered in a range of colors. The inclusion of a butterfly and a caterpillar subtly adds a sense of life and movement to the still life. Henstenburgh's work is often characterized by its delicate brushwork and realistic portrayal of botanical subjects, making this watercolor a testament to his mastery of the genre.
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Herman Henstenburgh is known for the pure and powerful colours with which he rendered his remarkably soft, even rarefied, floral still lifes. He often painted them on costly parchment, such as here. In spite of his fame and the expensive materials he used, one wonders whether he actually made a living from his art: he also worked as a pastry baker until his death.
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