Miraculous Bouquets - Flower and Fruit Paintings by Jan Van Huysum (Paperback)

Precisely rendered to dazzle the eye with their botanical accuracy, the sumptuous arrays of fruit and flowers by Dutch painter Jan van Huysum (1682-1749) were among the most avidly collected paintings of the 18th century. The arrangements were painstakingly executed over many months and commanded exceptionally high prices from collectors throughout Europe. This delightful little book explores two of Van Huysum's most important still-life paintings, "Vase of Flowers" and "Fruit Piece", showing how his inimitable technique resulted in an illusion that continues to captivate us today. The book's sumptuous plates reveal the artist's highly nuanced palette, and his exuberant, asymmetrical arrangements reflect emerging rococo rhythms.

General

Imprint:	Getty Publications
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Getty Publications -
Release date:	September 2011
First published:	November 2011
Authors:	. Woollett
Dimensions:	159 x 123 x 7mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	48
ISBN-13:	978-1-60606-090-2
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > History of art / art & design styles > 1600 to 1800 > General Books > Arts & Architecture > Art forms, treatments & subjects > Painting & paintings > General Books > Arts & Architecture > Art forms, treatments & subjects > Art treatments & subjects > Individual artists > General
LSN:	1-60606-090-2
Barcode:	9781606060902

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