Artwork
Flowers: Tulips, Camellias and Hyacinths
Flowers: Tulips, Camellias and Hyacinths is an oil painting by the Realist artist Henri Fantin-Latour. It dates from 1864 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Painted in 1864, *Flowers: Tulips, Camellias and Hyacinths* is an oil painting by French artist Henri Fantin-Latour, characterized by its realistic depiction of flowers.
Subject & Meaning
The painting focuses on a floral arrangement featuring tulips, camellias, and hyacinths, embodying the artist's penchant for detailed, realistic still-life compositions.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work aligns with the Realism movement, reflecting Fantin-Latour's skill in capturing the natural world with precision and fidelity.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection, highlighting its recognized value within the realm of 19th-century French 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.
