Artwork
Fleurs
Fleurs is an oil painting by the Realist artist Marie Elisabeth Barbaud-Koch. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.
About this work
Overview
Fleurs is an oil painting created by Marie Elisabeth Barbaud-Koch around 1850. It is a still life held at the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a vase filled with a large bunch of yellow flowers, surrounded by green leaves, set against a dark background that accentuates their brightness.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of oil paint captures the softness and delicacy of the flowers, employing a palette dominated by yellow and green hues to convey a sense of vibrancy.
Artist & collection
Artist
Marie Elisabeth Barbaud-Koch painted lace so fine you could swear it moved when the light shifted.
