Roses and Flowers in a Glass / Henri Fantin-Latour

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Accession Number
1955/1.76
Title
Roses and Flowers in a Glass
Artist Nationality
French
Artist Life Dates
1836-1904
Medium and Support
oil on canvas
Object Creation Date
circa 1870-1890
Object Creation Place
Europe (continent)
France (nation)
Creation Place 1
Europe (continent)
Creation Place 2
France (nation)
Inscription
Inscribed l.r.: Fantin
Dimensions
35.6 cm x 32.1 cm (14 in. x 12 5/8 in.)
Primary Object Classification
Painting
Primary Object Type
still life
Physical Description
This painting depicts a glass vase with roses, phlox, and other flowers standing on a table. One pink rose lies next to the vase on the table; the background is an undifferentiated background of brown/tan.
Subject Matter
Although Fantin-Latour exhibited with the Impressionists, his work is not truly Impressionist in style, but grounded in study of the Old Masters and work in the studio. His still lifes have an almost palpable atmosphere and sense of light. Here, the brilliantly lit flowers stand out against the background, giving them great definition and mass. The classical balance and grandeur of the composition, beauty of coloration, and details of observation elevate Fantin-Latour's still life paintings beyond the ordinary.
Primary Keywords
flowers
table
vases
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1955/1.76
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"Roses and Flowers in a Glass; Henri Fantin-Latour." In the digital collection University of Michigan Museum of Art. https://quod.lib.umich.edu/m/musart/x-1955-sl-1.76/1955_1.76.jpg. University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed March 29, 2024.
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