Artwork
Still life (primroses, pears and pomegranates)
Still life (primroses, pears and pomegranates) is an oil painting by the Realist artist Henri Fantin-Latour. It dates from 1866 and is held in the collection of the Kröller-Müller Museum.
About this work
Overview
This 1866 oil painting by Henri Fantin-Latour presents a meticulously arranged still life featuring primroses, pears, pomegranates, and accompanying vessels.
Subject & Meaning
The composition centers on everyday, domestic elements, characteristic of Fantin-Latour’s focus on intimate subjects, reflecting his Realist approach to still life painting.
Technique & Style
While specific technical details of this work are not highlighted, Fantin-Latour’s Realist style typically emphasizes accurate, detailed representation, suggesting a similarly meticulous execution here.
History & Provenance
Created in 1866, this work falls within Fantin-Latour’s active period as a French painter and lithographer in the 19th century; however, specific ownership or exhibition histories are not provided.
Context
Part of a broader 19th-century Realist movement, this piece aligns with Fantin-Latour’s dual interest in still lifes and portraits of contemporary artistic and literary figures in Paris.
Legacy
As one of Fantin-Latour’s still lifes, it contributes to his reputation as a specialist in the genre, though its individual impact within his oeuvre is not specified.
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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.
