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This painting is one of the approximately 250 still-lifes by Van Huysum known today, the vast majority of which are in permanent collections. His works are characterised by a consistently high level of quality, which is a result of the artist's practice of working entirely on his own. Indeed, Van Huysum gained a reputation for secrecy, refusing anyone admission to his workshop lest they should see how he prepared his pigments or learn what techniques he used to produce his pictures.
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