The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston celebrates a 17th century artist in the exhibit, Elegance and Refinement: The Still-Life Paintings of Willem van Aelst .
Van Aelst (1627–1683) “painted still lifes that are remarkable for their fine finish, carefully balanced composition, elegant subject matter, and rich, jewel-toned palette. Elegance and Refinement is an unprecedented exhibition of more than 25 paintings that celebrate the exquisite work of a neglected master who had a significant impact on late-17th-century still-life painting.”
Elegance and Refinement: The Still-Life Paintings of Willem van Aelst
Until May 28, 2012
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston / MFAH