Artwork
Flowers: Iris and Hyacinths, with Cherries and Almonds on the Table
Flowers: Iris and Hyacinths, with Cherries and Almonds on the Table is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Henri Fantin-Latour. It dates from 1871 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
This painting is called Flowers: Iris and Hyacinths, with Cherries and Almonds on the Table.
It was made by Henri Fantin-Latour in 1871.
The artist chose to depict flowers and other objects in a still life, which was a common subject in art at the time, and this work is now held at the Victoria and Albert Museum, where you can learn more about the artist and similar works.
Overview
Flowers: Iris and Hyacinths, with Cherries and Almonds on the Table is a still-life painting created by Henri Fantin-Latour in 1871 using oil paint. It is part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a arrangement of flowers, including irises and hyacinths, alongside cherries and almonds on a table, exemplifying Fantin-Latour's focus on floral still-life compositions.
Technique & Style
Fantin-Latour's work is associated with the Impressionist movement, characterized by its attention to capturing the fleeting effects of light and color, although his still lifes often exhibited a more traditional approach.
History & Provenance
The painting was created in 1871 and is now held in the Victoria and Albert Museum, indicating its significance within the artist's oeuvre and the broader context of late 19th-century art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ignace Henri Jean Theodore Fantin-Latour (French pronunciation: ; 14 January 1836 – 25 August 1904) was a French painter and lithographer best known for his flower paintings and group portraits of Parisian artists and writers.
