Still Life with Asparagus

Adriaen Coorte (active c. 1683–1707), oil on paper, laid down on panel, 1697

Coorte produced mostly small, intimate still lifes. Through their simple subjects – asparagus or berries – these modest paintings stand out in stark contrast to the sumptuous still lifes that were in fashion at the time. While the aim of those works was to present a superabundance of costly objects and foodstuffs, here attention is focused on the refined rendering of a single vegetable.

Artwork typepainting
Object numberSK-A-2099
Dimensionsheight 25 cm x width 20.5 cm
Physical characteristicsolieverf op papier op paneel

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Title(s)
Still Life with Asparagus
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Object number
SK-A-2099
Inscriptions / marks
signature and date: ‘A. Coorte. 1697’
Description
Coorte produced mostly small, intimate still lifes. Through their simple subjects – asparagus or berries – these modest paintings stand out in stark contrast to the sumptuous still lifes that were in fashion at the time. While the aim of those works was to present a superabundance of costly objects and foodstuffs, here attention is focused on the refined rendering of a single vegetable.
Catalogue reference
'Galerij stillevens', Oog 3 (2009) nr. 2, p. 26-37, afb. p. 27.

Creation

Creation
painter: Adriaen Coorte (mentioned on object)
Dating
1697
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Material and technique

Physcial description
olieverf op papier op paneel
Material
Dimensions
height 25 cm x width 20.5 cm

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Acquisition and rights

Credit line
A.A. des Tombe Bequest, The Hague
Acquisition
bequest 1903
Ownership
Copyright
Public domain

Documentation

'Galerij stillevens', Oog 3 (2009) nr. 2, p. 26-37, afb. p. 27.

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