Photographic 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
© Mary Evans / Natural History Museum
Images Of Nature Women Artists Van Huysum
12"x8" Photo Print
Bring the timeless beauty of 18th-century art into your home with our exquisite range of Photographic Prints from Media Storehouse. This stunning piece, "Apricot and Plum" by Maria van Huysum, showcases the artist's masterful use of watercolor on paper. Originally created in the Dutch Collection of Botanical Drawings around 1750, this captivating work of art now comes to you through Mary Evans Prints Online. The intricate details of the ripe apricots and plums, artfully arranged against a delicate floral background, will make a perfect addition to any room. Our high-quality photographic prints are rights managed, ensuring you acquire an authentic and unique piece of art history for your collection.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 18.7cm (12" x 7.4")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) 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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