Metal Print : Apricot and plum by Maria van Huysum
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Apricot and plum by Maria van Huysum
Watercolour on paper c. 1750 by Maria van Huysum (c.1696 to after 1760). From the Dutch Collection of Botanical Drawings. Held in the Library and Archives Date: 1750
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Media ID 14239186
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Images Of Nature Women Artists Van Huysum
14"x11" (28x35cm) Metal Print
Bring the timeless beauty of Maria van Huysum's exquisite watercolour, "Apricot and Plum," into your home with a Media Storehouse Metal Print. This stunning artwork, originally created in 1750, showcases the Dutch artist's exceptional talent for capturing the delicate details of nature. With its vibrant colors and intricate brushstrokes, this piece is a must-have for art enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Our high-quality Metal Prints are known for their durability and rich, vibrant colors that bring your favorite art to life. Rights Managed through Mary Evans Prints Online.
Our Metal Prints feature rounded corners and rear fixings for easy wall mounting. Images are directly printed onto a lightweight, high quality 5mm thick, durable metallic surface for a vivid and vibrant finish. Available in 2 sizes, 28x35cm (14x11) and 50x40cm (20x16). The unique material is fade, moisture, chemical and scratch resistant to help ensure this art lasts a lifetime.
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Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite watercolor painting by Maria Sibylla Merian's contemporary, Maria van Huysum (c.1696-after 1760), showcases the lush and intricate beauty of apricots and plums in a still life arrangement. Van Huysum, a Dutch artist known for her exceptional botanical illustrations, masterfully captures the textures, colors, and forms of the ripe fruits against a backdrop of delicate foliage. The painting, created around 1750, is part of the Dutch Collection of Botanical Drawings held in the Library and Archives. Van Huysum's skillful use of watercolor techniques brings the fruits to life, with the apricots displaying a warm, golden hue and the plums showcasing their deep, rich purple tones. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the subtle variations in the fruits' surface textures, from the slight imperfections on the apricot's skin to the intricate veining on the plums. As a female artist in a male-dominated field, van Huysum's work stands out for its precision, beauty, and artistic merit. Her botanical illustrations were highly regarded during her time and continue to be celebrated today for their exceptional quality and aesthetic appeal. This image of apricots and plums is a testament to van Huysum's talent and her dedication to capturing the wonders of nature through her art. The painting's historical significance is further underscored by its inclusion in the Dutch Collection of Botanical Drawings, a valuable resource for the study and preservation of botanical art and horticultural history. This image of apricots and plums is not only a beautiful work of art but also an important historical document, capturing the natural world as it was known and appreciated during the 18th century.
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