276 - Unknown (19th), Decorative designs featuring fruit, Watercolor

Unknown (19th), Decorative designs featuring fruit, Watercolor Unknown (19th century): Flowers and fruits collage Multicoloured collage of fruits and flower arrangements, 19th century, Watercolor Technique: Watercolor and Indian ink on Paper, mounted on Paper Date: 19th century Description: The artwork shows a variety of fruit and flower arrangements in vibrant colours, mounted on individual pieces of paper and as a collage. Various fruits such as apples, plums and lemons are skilfully combined with flowers and leaves. The individual collage fragments create a harmonious composition full of joie de vivre and natural beauty. Keywords: Fruit, 19th century, Biedermeier, Botany, United Kingdom, Size: Paper: 28,5 cm x 39,9 cm (11,2 x 15,7 in) Condition: Defective condition. The artwork shows clear discolouration and soiling in the background. Liquid stains and grease stains are visible in places. Some minor tears are visible in the margins. The corners of the papers are partially creased and bumped. The surface shows slight signs of wear, but the central image remains clear and vivid.