Artwork
Still Life of white Azaleas
Still Life of white Azaleas is an oil painting by the Realist artist Antoine Vollon. It dates from 1876 and is held in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum.
About this work
Overview
Still Life of White Azaleas is an oil painting created by French realist Antoine Vollon around 1876, characterized by its meticulous depiction of everyday subjects.
Subject & Meaning
The painting focuses on a simple, elegant arrangement of white azaleas in various stages of bloom within a terracotta pot, set against a dark backdrop to emphasize the flowers' vibrancy.
Technique & Style
Vollon employed thick brushstrokes and bold, textured colors to convey depth and highlight the natural beauty of the azaleas, aligning with his realist emphasis on observation and skill.
History & Provenance
The work is part of the Ashmolean Museum's collection, reflecting its recognition within Vollon's oeuvre as a 'painter's painter' valued for technical prowess.
Artist & collection
Artist
Antoine Vollon (23 April 1833 – 27 August 1900) was a French realist artist, best known as a painter of still lifes, landscapes, and figures.
