Artwork

Fleurs (Flowers)

Fleurs (Flowers), by Charles-Louis-M. Houdard, ink, 1895
Fleurs (Flowers), by Charles-Louis-M. Houdard, ink, 1895

Fleurs (Flowers) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Charles-Louis-M. Houdard. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Fleurs (Flowers) is an etching created by Charles-Louis-M. Houdard in 1895, showcasing a floral motif through a multi-colored print technique.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a vine with vibrant orange and yellow flowers intertwined with green leaves, accompanied by a hovering dragonfly. The still scene is enlivened by the dragonfly's presence, suggesting movement.

Technique & Style

Houdard employed a layered printing process using three separate plates in yellow, blue, and pink to achieve the desired hues, resulting in a visually striking representation of the floral subject.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.