Flowers by a Stone Vase
The Met
Artist: Peter Faes(Flemish, 1750–1814)
Date: 1786
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: 20 x 14 7/8 in. (50.8 x 37.8 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Catherine D. Wentworth, 1948
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Bouquet of flowers in an ornate vase, a bird's nest with eggs, and a butterfly
Detailed Description
A vertical still life painting depicts an abundant arrangement of flowers in a decorative vase, placed on a dark brown plinth against a dark, almost black background. A large, light-colored, possibly cream or pale yellow, ornate vase stands centrally, featuring two scrolled handles on either side of its neck and relief carvings, including what appears to be a classical scene on its body. A small dark fly rests on the upper right side of the vase. Numerous flowers fill the vase and spill outwards. To the left, a cluster of white and pale purple chrysanthemum-like flowers is visible. In the center, large white and light pink roses with visible dew drops are featured, with orange and yellow flowers below them. A striped tulip, yellow and dark blue/purple, extends from the vase towards the lower right. Another pale purple and white striped tulip is visible behind the main bouquet on the left. A blue morning glory vine with green leaves trails from the top of the vase, with one open blue bloom at the top left and a bud at the top right. A stalk of wheat rises from the left side of the bouquet. To the lower right of the bouquet, a small bird's nest made of twigs and moss contains three speckled, light brown eggs. A light yellow butterfly with dark markings rests on the dark brown plinth in front of the nest.
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