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The Tulip Folly, 1882 (oil on canvas)
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The Tulip Folly, 1882 (oil on canvas)
WLT204657 The Tulip Folly, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Gerome, Jean Leon (1824-1904); 65.4x100 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, USA; (add.info.: craze for tulips that swept Netherlands in c17th; tulip imported from Turkey valuable; market crashed 1630s; nobleman guards an exceptional bloom as soldiers trample flowerbeds in a vain attempt to stabilize the tulip market by limiting the supply); French, out of copyright
Media ID 18252587
© Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, USA / Bridgeman Images
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The Tulip Folly, 1882
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is a captivating oil painting by Jean Leon Gerome that transports us back to the Netherlands in the 17th century. This exquisite print captures the essence of tulipomania, a craze for tulips that swept through the country during this time. In this scene, we witness a nobleman fiercely guarding an exceptional bloom amidst chaos and destruction. Soldiers trample over flowerbeds in a desperate attempt to stabilize the volatile tulip market by limiting its supply. The vibrant fields of colorful tulips serve as both a symbol of beauty and wealth. Gerome skillfully depicts the traditional Dutch landscape with its picturesque path leading towards a towering cathedral. The soldiers donning their distinctive hats and traditional costumes add authenticity to this historical moment. This artwork serves as a reminder of how something as simple as flowers can become commodities and drive people into frenzy. It also highlights the fragility of markets when driven solely by speculation and greed. Displayed at the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, USA, "The Tulip Folly" invites viewers to reflect on our relationship with nature's wonders and question our pursuit of material possessions. Through Gerome's masterful brushstrokes, we are transported into an era where beauty clashed with human folly, leaving behind an enduring legacy known as tulipomania.
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