Artwork
Roses in a Bowl and Dish
Roses in a Bowl and Dish is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Henri Fantin-Latour. It dates from 1893 and is held in the collection of the Clark Art Institute.
About this work
Overview
Roses in a Bowl and Dish is a still life painting executed in oil paint by Henri Fantin-Latour in 1893. It is characteristic of the artist's oeuvre, which often featured floral arrangements.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a composition of roses in various shades of pink, white, and red, accompanied by green leaves, set against a light beige background. The arrangement is contained within a bowl and dish, creating a sense of contained elegance.
Technique & Style
Fantin-Latour employed the glazing technique to achieve a sense of depth and luminosity in the flowers, contributing to the overall refined effect of the painting. The work is associated with the post-impressionist movement, characterized by a freer exploration of color and form.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Clark Art Institute's collection. Fantin-Latour, a French painter and lithographer, was known not only for his still lifes but also for group portraits of Parisian artists and writers.
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.
