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Wilting Collection

In the realm of art, wilting takes on a whole new meaning

Background imageWilting Collection: Roses, c. 1880-90 (oil on canvas)

Roses, c. 1880-90 (oil on canvas)
3949602 Roses, c.1880-90 (oil on canvas) by Weir, Julian Alden (1852-1919); 58.9x40 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageWilting Collection: Woman With A Vase Of Flowers, c1903. Creator: Odilon Redon

Woman With A Vase Of Flowers, c1903. Creator: Odilon Redon
Woman With A Vase Of Flowers, c1903.

Background imageWilting Collection: Peonies, c1880. Creator: Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Peonies, c1880. Creator: Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Peonies, c1880.

Background imageWilting Collection: Bouquet of Garden Pinks, 1863. Creator: Leon Bonvin

Bouquet of Garden Pinks, 1863. Creator: Leon Bonvin
Bouquet of Garden Pinks, 1863

Background imageWilting Collection: Anemones, 1888. Creator: Floris Hendrik Verster

Anemones, 1888. Creator: Floris Hendrik Verster
Anemones, 1888

Background imageWilting Collection: Withered rose, 1851-1924. Creator: Carel Nicolaas Storm

Withered rose, 1851-1924. Creator: Carel Nicolaas Storm
Withered rose, 1851-1924

Background imageWilting Collection: Still Life with Flowers, 1762. Creator: Cornelia van der Mijn

Still Life with Flowers, 1762. Creator: Cornelia van der Mijn
Still Life with Flowers, 1762

Background imageWilting Collection: A Violin Player, 1654-1684. Creators: Gaspar Netscher, Pieter Cornelisz. van Slingeland

A Violin Player, 1654-1684. Creators: Gaspar Netscher, Pieter Cornelisz. van Slingeland
A Violin Player, 1654-1684

Background imageWilting Collection: Sauer, Norma, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Aug. 15. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Sauer, Norma, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Aug. 15. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Sauer, Norma, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Aug. 15

Background imageWilting Collection: Murdock, Ann, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 May 8. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Murdock, Ann, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 May 8. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Murdock, Ann, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 May 8

Background imageWilting Collection: The Withered Tree, 1696. Creator: Crescenzio Onofri

The Withered Tree, 1696. Creator: Crescenzio Onofri
The Withered Tree, 1696

Background imageWilting Collection: The Agony of Flowers, 1890/95. Creator: Theodore Roussel

The Agony of Flowers, 1890/95. Creator: Theodore Roussel
The Agony of Flowers, 1890/95

Background imageWilting Collection: Sunflowers, August 20, 1895. Creator: Georges Lemmen

Sunflowers, August 20, 1895. Creator: Georges Lemmen
Sunflowers, August 20, 1895

Background imageWilting Collection: Flowers in a Bowl, 1672-1708. Creator: Elias Van Den Broeck

Flowers in a Bowl, 1672-1708. Creator: Elias Van Den Broeck
Flowers in a Bowl, 1672-1708

Background imageWilting Collection: Vase, Red Tulips; Vase, tulipes rouges, 1922 (oil on canvas)

Vase, Red Tulips; Vase, tulipes rouges, 1922 (oil on canvas)
1768111 Vase, Red Tulips; Vase, tulipes rouges, 1922 (oil on canvas) by Valtat, Louis (1869-1952); 54.9x38.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Vase, Red Tulips; Vase, tulipes rouges)

Background imageWilting Collection: Beauty of a Wilting Daisy

Beauty of a Wilting Daisy
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Background imageWilting Collection: Poppies, 1938 (w / c)

Poppies, 1938 (w / c)
6198437 Poppies, 1938 (w/c) by Goodfellow, David (1871-1941); 63.5x49.5 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Orchar Collection); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums

Background imageWilting Collection: L Agonie des Fleurs (Black and White Version), 1890-95. Creator: Theodore Roussel

L Agonie des Fleurs (Black and White Version), 1890-95. Creator: Theodore Roussel
L Agonie des Fleurs (Black and White Version), 1890-95

Background imageWilting Collection: Last Poppies, 1897. Creator: Theodore Roussel

Last Poppies, 1897. Creator: Theodore Roussel
Last Poppies, 1897

Background imageWilting Collection: Clytie, 1878 (marble)

Clytie, 1878 (marble)
GHL397783 Clytie, 1878 (marble) by Watts, George Frederic (1817-1904); Guildhall Art Gallery, City of London; (add.info.: daughter of Babylonian King)

Background imageWilting Collection: After the Reception, 1887 (oil on canvas)

After the Reception, 1887 (oil on canvas)
488111 After the Reception, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Volk, Douglas (1856-1935); 88.3x64.8 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; eMinneapolis Institute of Art; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. E.J

Background imageWilting Collection: Flowers in a Jug (w / c on paper)

Flowers in a Jug (w / c on paper)
PNH353985 Flowers in a Jug (w/c on paper) by John, Gwen (1876-1939); 19x14 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; Welsh, out of copyright

Background imageWilting Collection: The Trysting Place, 1878 (oil on canvas)

The Trysting Place, 1878 (oil on canvas)
TW427252 The Trysting Place, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Lidderdale, Charles Sillem (1831-95); 107.2x76.9 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Background imageWilting Collection: Vase of Flowers, 1876 (oil on canvas)

Vase of Flowers, 1876 (oil on canvas)
CH401059 Vase of Flowers, 1876 (oil on canvas) by Fantin-Latour, Ignace Henri Jean (1836-1904); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageWilting Collection: Clytie, c. 1868 (bronze)

Clytie, c. 1868 (bronze)
XCF268669 Clytie, c.1868 (bronze) by Watts, George Frederick (1817-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: daughter of Babylonian King; ); English, out of copyright

Background imageWilting Collection: The Flower of the City, 1809. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson

The Flower of the City, 1809. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
The Flower of the City, 1809. The head of Charles Flower, Lord Mayor, is depicted within a wilted sunflower, which has leaves labelled with his character qualities

Background imageWilting Collection: Roses and Brocade, c19th century. Artist: Francis Edward James

Roses and Brocade, c19th century. Artist: Francis Edward James
Roses and Brocade, c19th century. From The Studio Volume 60 [The Offices of the Studio, London, 1913-14.]

Background imageWilting Collection: Straight-stemmed red flower growing in terracotta pot, identical potted flower droopingly wilting

Straight-stemmed red flower growing in terracotta pot, identical potted flower droopingly wilting being watered with yellow watering can

Background imageWilting Collection: The Sick Rose, plate 48 from Songs of Innocence and of Experience

The Sick Rose, plate 48 from Songs of Innocence and of Experience
XYC243180 The Sick Rose, plate 48 from Songs of Innocence and of Experience [Bentley 39] c.1789-94 (relief etching in dark brown with pen & ink and w/c) by Blake

Background imageWilting Collection: Withered Sunflower (Helianthus annuus), view from below

Withered Sunflower (Helianthus annuus), view from below

Background imageWilting Collection: Common Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) dieback of leaves, caused by Ash Dieback (Chalara fraxinea)

Common Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) dieback of leaves, caused by Ash Dieback (Chalara fraxinea) fungal disease, Norfolk, England, June

Background imageWilting Collection: Withered desert plant, Egyptian Sahara C014 / 1668

Withered desert plant, Egyptian Sahara C014 / 1668
Withered desert plant, Egyptian Sahara

Background imageWilting Collection: Tomato (Solanum sp. ) Green Zebra, close-up of fruit, with Fusarium Wilt

Tomato (Solanum sp. ) Green Zebra, close-up of fruit, with Fusarium Wilt (Fusarium oxysporum lycopersici)
Tomato (Solanum sp.) Green Zebra, close-up of fruit, with Fusarium Wilt (Fusarium oxysporum lycopersici) causes vascular wilt of leaves, U.S.A

Background imageWilting Collection: Wilting Rose

Wilting Rose
Title block for a trick in a Magic dealers trick catalogue Date: 1952



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In the realm of art, wilting takes on a whole new meaning. From vibrant red tulips in a vase to the delicate beauty of a wilting daisy, artists have captured the essence of fading life in their masterpieces. One such painting is "Vase, Red Tulips; Vase, tulipes rouges" from 1922. The oil on canvas portrays a bouquet of tulips slowly losing their vitality as they droop within the vase. It serves as a reminder that even the most radiant blooms are ephemeral. "Poppies" from 1938 showcases watercolor strokes delicately capturing the fragility and transience of these vibrant flowers. The artist's brush captures every detail before they wither away into oblivion. "The Agony of Flowers (Black and White Version)" by Theodore Roussel depicts dying flowers in black and white hues, emphasizing their impending demise. This monochromatic representation adds an extra layer of melancholy to this poignant piece. Roussel's "Last Poppies" from 1897 further explores themes through his skilled brushwork. Each petal seems to be holding onto its last breath before succumbing to nature's inevitable cycle. In contrast, "Roses" painted around 1880-90 exudes both elegance and decay simultaneously. The oil on canvas captures roses at different stages - some still blooming while others wilted gracefully - showcasing the fleeting nature of beauty itself. Moving beyond paintings, sculptures like "Clytie" crafted in marble during 1878 depict Clytie's transformation into a sunflower as she wilts under Apollo's unrequited love. This sculpture immortalizes her tragic fate for eternity. "After the Reception, " an oil-on-canvas masterpiece created in 1887, presents us with wilting flowers strewn across tables after an eventful evening. These once-lively blossoms now symbolize faded memories and the passing of time.