Artwork
Flore Pittoresque ou Recueil de Fruits et de Fleurs
Flore Pittoresque ou Recueil de Fruits et de Fleurs is a print by the Romanticist artist Antoine Chazal. It dates from 1825 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Flore Pittoresque ou Recueil de Fruits et de Fleurs is a 1825 print by Antoine Chazal, a French painter and engraver specializing in botanical subjects.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a lush bouquet of flowers overflowing from a wicker basket, accompanied by a decorative blue vase on a pedestal topped with a small statue. The arrangement includes various blooms, such as roses and daisies, rendered in soft colors amidst abundant foliage.
Technique & Style
Chazal's work showcases his skill in still-life painting, with intricate details and layered composition. The flowers and vase are executed in delicate colors, with textures and ornamentation, like the vase's gold details, carefully captured.
History & Provenance
Antoine Chazal, born in Paris in 1793, studied under several artists and later became Professor of Iconography at the Jardin des Plantes. His work is part of a broader oeuvre that includes portraits, landscapes, and religious subjects, in addition to botanical studies.
Artist & collection
Artist
Antoine Chazal (8 November 1793 – 12 August 1854) was a French painter of flowers and of portraits, as well as an engraver.
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