Artwork
Still Life: Pink and red Roses
Still Life: Pink and red Roses is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Henri Fantin-Latour. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum.
About this work
Overview
Still Life: Pink and Red Roses is an oil painting created by Henri Fantin-Latour in 1894. It is a representative work of the post-impressionist movement, held in the Ashmolean Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a bouquet of pink and red roses in a glass vase, arranged in a loose, organic manner with some wilted petals. The dark, muted background highlights the flowers, creating a sense of quiet elegance.
Technique & Style
Fantin-Latour's use of soft, feathery brushstrokes and muted colors creates a sense of depth and dimension. The delicate folds and creases in the petals demonstrate his skill in capturing detail, while the chiaroscuro effect adds to the overall visual impact.
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.
