Artwork
Violettes et azalées (Violetas y azaleas)
Violettes et azalées (Violetas y azaleas) is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Henri Fantin-Latour. It dates from 1875 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.
About this work
Overview
Violettes et azalées is a 1875 oil painting by Henri Fantin-Latour, a French painter and lithographer. It is a still life depicting two potted plants on a table against a plain brown wall.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features a floral arrangement of two plants, one with white flowers and the other with purple flowers, showcasing Fantin-Latour's focus on delicate botanical subjects.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by a realistic style, with detailed renderings of the flowers, leaves, and stems, and a focus on texture and subtle color variations.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the collection at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires, representing one of Fantin-Latour's series of still-life compositions that highlight his skill in capturing floral arrangements.
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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.
Museum
National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
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