Material Oil on canvas
Dimensions 44 × 31 cm
Place of Creation Paris
Price Available upon inquiry
Status Vetted

About the Work

Henri Fantin-Latour’s flower still lifes occupy a central place in his oeuvre and were the foundation of his reputation during his lifetime. Painted with great restraint and sobriety, they combine a meticulous observation of nature with a subtle sense of harmony and balance. Free from anecdote, these compositions focus on the quiet presence of flowers, rendered with delicate tonal variations and a refined handling of light, reflecting Fantin-Latour’s deep admiration for the Old Masters and his pursuit of timeless beauty.

Provenance

Private collection, France

Literature

This painting will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné of the paintings and pastels by Fantin-Latour currently being prepared by Galerie Brame & Lorenceau.

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