This painting is part of a modern day florilegium. The word florilegium originates from the latin ‘gather’ and ‘flower’. At a time when photography was not yet invented, artists recorded newly discovered plants and flowers through paint.
A pink tulip painted from some of the first flowers in spring on a dusty pink wash background.
Tulips originate from Central Asia, where they grew wild in the Himalayan mountains. Once cultivated by the Ottoman Empire they became a much sought after flower and ignited the tulip mania in 17th-century Netherlands, where their bulbs were once worth as much as town houses.
Framed original oil painting on wooden panel
Painting size: 4 x 6 inches
Housed in a handmade frame with a subtle antique wax
This painting is part of a modern day florilegium. The word florilegium originates from the latin ‘gather’ and ‘flower’. At a time when photography was not yet invented, artists recorded newly discovered plants and flowers through paint.
A pink tulip painted from some of the first flowers in spring on a dusty pink wash background.
Tulips originate from Central Asia, where they grew wild in the Himalayan mountains. Once cultivated by the Ottoman Empire they became a much sought after flower and ignited the tulip mania in 17th-century Netherlands, where their bulbs were once worth as much as town houses.
Framed original oil painting on wooden panel
Painting size: 4 x 6 inches
Housed in a handmade frame with a subtle antique wax
To care for your framed original oil painting, keep it in a stable environment away from direct sunlight, heat sources, and high humidity to prevent damage. Gently dust the frame and painting surface with a soft, dry cloth as needed. Your artwork will remain beautiful for years to come, wherever you choose to display it.
