Unknown (19th), Bouquet of flowers with violets,... Lot 328
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Unknown (19th), Bouquet of flowers with violets, around 1840, Watercolor
Unknown (19th century): Bouquet of flowers with violets, c. 1840, Watercolor
Technique:
Watercolor on Cardboard
Stamp:
Lower right Blank stamp, Bristol Paper. 19th century
Inscription:
Lower right inscribed by another person: "Frl. v. Kessel".
Date:
c. 1840
Description:
The artwork presents a careful depiction of a bouquet of violets with finely drawn details that emphasise the delicacy and vibrant colours of the flowers. The clear background emphasises the botanical study and the precision of the drawing underlines the apparent aim of preserving the beauty of the natural world.
At the upper edge, the watercolour is attributed to the hand of a Frau von Kessel.
Keywords:
Violets; botanical illustration; artwork; nature study; flower bouquet; precision drawing; flowers; leaves; stems; nature illustration; plant likeness; colour realism; delicacy; aesthetics; art; practicality; botany; conservation; beauty;, 19th century, Romanticism, Flowers, Germany,
Size:
Cardboard: 25,5 cm x 22,4 cm (10 x 8,8 in), Depiction: 12,0 cm x 9,0 cm (4,7 x 3,5 in)
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