Artwork
Chrysanthemums
Chrysanthemums is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Auguste Renoir. It dates from 1882 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
About this work
Overview
Chrysanthemums is an oil on canvas painting depicting a vase of flowers.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features a bouquet of chrysanthemums, a still life subject that allowed the artist to focus on color and value without the pressure of capturing a human figure.
Technique & Style
The artist employed a technique akin to glazing to achieve soft, nuanced colors, a method that enabled careful study of the flowers' tones and values.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Pierre-Auguste Renoir was born on 25 February 1841 in Limoges, the son of a tailor and a seamstress.
