Vase of Flowers and Conch Shell

Anne Vallayer-Coster

Created:
Movement:
1780
Rococo
key Notes:
Floral Opulence, Naturalistic Detail
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Dimensions:
Oval, 19 3/4 x 15 in. (50.2 x 38.1 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
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Anne Vallayer-Coster: "Vase of Flowers and Conch Shell" (1780)

"Vase of Flowers and Conch Shell", created in 1780 by Anne Vallayer-Coster, is an exemplary work of still life painting executed in oil on canvas. Vallayer-Coster, a prominent French artist, was renowned for her meticulous attention to detail and her ability to capture the delicate interplay of light and texture. This painting exemplifies her skill in rendering natural elements with a lifelike precision that was highly admired during her time. As a member of the Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture, Vallayer-Coster was one of the few women to achieve such recognition in the 18th century. Her work contributed significantly to the genre of still life, influencing both her contemporaries and future generations of artists. The painting's composition, featuring a harmonious arrangement of flowers and a conch shell, reflects the artist's mastery in balancing color and form.

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Vase of Flowers and Conch Shell by Anne Vallayer-Coster

Created in 1780, "Vase of Flowers and Conch Shell" by Anne Vallayer-Coster is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the Rococo style with its intricate detail and vibrant color palette. The artwork features a meticulously arranged still life composition, highlighting the artist's skill in rendering textures and natural forms.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Vase of Flowers and Conch Shell