Artwork
Flowers in a Blue Vase
Flowers in a Blue Vase is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Adolphe Joseph Thomas Monticelli. It dates from 1875 and is held in the collection of the Clark Art Institute.
About this work
Overview
Flowers in a Blue Vase is a still life painting created by Adolphe Joseph Thomas Monticelli in 1875. Executed in oil paint, it is characteristic of the artist's textured and richly colored compositions.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a vase of flowers on a table, with a white cloth. The arrangement includes red, white, and yellow blooms in a blue vase, set against muted earthy tones.
Technique & Style
The oil painting features a pronounced impasto texture, achieved through thick brushstrokes. Monticelli's use of color is subdued, with browns and greens dominating the palette, creating a warm atmosphere.
History & Provenance
Painted in 1875 by French artist Adolphe Joseph Thomas Monticelli, the work is now part of the Clark Art Institute's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Adolphe Joseph Thomas Monticelli
Adolphe Joseph Thomas Monticelli (October 14, 1824 – June 29, 1886) was a French painter of the generation preceding the Impressionists.
