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White and yellow chrysanthemums. Petit Gennevilliers garden
White and yellow chrysanthemums. Petit Gennevilliers garden is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Gustave Caillebotte. It is held in the collection of the Musée Marmottan Monet. White and yellow chrysanthemums.
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Overview
White and yellow chrysanthemums. Petit Gennevilliers garden is a still life painting created by Gustave Caillebotte in 1897 using oil paint.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a garden scene with a variety of white and yellow chrysanthemums, surrounded by green leaves, showcasing different shapes and sizes.
Technique & Style
Caillebotte's realistic style is evident in the soft, fluffy rendering of the flowers against a light brown background, creating a colorful and vibrant composition.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the collection at the Musée Marmottan Monet, reflecting Caillebotte's association with the Impressionist movement, although his work maintained a more realistic approach.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Gustave Caillebotte (French: ; 19 August 1848 – 21 February 1894) was a French painter who was a member and patron of the Impressionists, although he painted in a more realistic manner than many others in the group.
