Still Life with Fruit, Flowers, and a Silver Goblet by Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller
Description: "Still Life with Fruit, Flowers, and a Silver Goblet" by Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller is a masterful composition that showcases the artist's attention to detail and his ability to capture the delicate interplay of light and texture. Painted in the mid-19th century, the artwork presents a carefully arranged assortment of ripe fruits, vibrant flowers, and a gleaming silver goblet on a richly textured tablecloth. Waldmüller's use of precise brushwork and his keen observation bring out the vivid colors of the fruits, the softness of the petals, and the reflective surface of the goblet. The composition is balanced and harmonious, reflecting a sense of abundance and celebration of nature's bounty.
Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller, an Austrian painter born in 1793, was a prominent figure of the Biedermeier period known for his realistic and detailed approach to still lifes, landscapes, and portraits. His works often capture the beauty of ordinary subjects with a heightened sense of realism and an emphasis on natural light. "Still Life with Fruit, Flowers, and a Silver Goblet" exemplifies Waldmüller’s dedication to precision and his ability to infuse everyday objects with elegance and life.
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Location and Date Created: Austria, mid-19th century.
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Medium: Oil on canvas.
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Full Artwork Name: Still Life with Fruit, Flowers, and a Silver Goblet.
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Artwork Style: Biedermeier realism.
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Subject/Topic: A still-life painting featuring an arrangement of fruit, flowers, and a silver goblet, capturing the beauty and richness of natural and crafted objects.