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Description: | This work, signed Jan van Huysum, is thought to be by Jan's brother Jacob. The work is certainly not in Jan's clear style, but is not similar to known works by Jacob either, indicating it is by another imitator. The Huysums were a Dutch family of painters and dealers. In 1721, Jacob moved to England and was employed to copy paintings including those by Jan. He lost his job after only two years due to a drink problem, which ultimately caused his death. Such flower paintings were popular at this time: the subject reflected upon the wealth of the owner. | Subjects: | poppies) still life (flowers | Source: | Vads | Creator: | Artist: Huysum, Jan van (Dutch painter and draftsman, 1682-1749) Æ Imitator of Attributed to Huysum, Jacob van (Dutch painter, ca.1687 or 1689- ca.1741) | Identifier: | http://www.vads.ac.uk/large.php?uid=8869... | Go to resource |
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