En blomsterkurv 1756 - 1804

Cornelius Høyer created this still life, titled 'En blomsterkurv', with oil on copper. Its circular format and monochromatic palette immediately draw the eye to the arrangement of blooms. The composition strikes a delicate balance. The placement of the blooms suggests a sense of abundance but it is also carefully structured; the basket provides a stable base, while the flowers reach upwards and outwards. The light plays across the petals, highlighting their textures and forms. The artwork functions as a sign, where each element carries symbolic weight. The arrangement reflects broader artistic and philosophical concerns about order and beauty. In its circular frame and refined details, the artwork invites us to appreciate the visual poetics of form and structure.