Peonies
The Met
Artist: Edouard Manet(French, Paris 1832–1883 Paris)
Date: 1864–65
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 23 3/8 x 13 7/8 in. (59.4 x 35.2 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Joan Whitney Payson, 1975
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
White, pink, and purple flowers in a white vase on a brown surface, a fallen bloom
Detailed Description
A still life features a large bouquet of flowers in a vase, set against a plain gray background. The white vase, centrally positioned, has a bulbous base tapering to a narrower neck, and is subtly adorned with small, light yellow and green decorative motifs near its base and rim. Overflowing from the vase is a dense arrangement of flowers, primarily in shades of white, pale pink, and light purple, interspersed with numerous dark green leaves. The flowers appear full and rounded, with visible brushstrokes defining their petals. Below the vase, a reddish-brown surface, possibly a wooden table or shelf, extends across the lower portion of the canvas. On this surface, to the left of the vase, a single white flower with a stem and several green leaves lies horizontally. The overall composition is vertical, with the bouquet dominating the upper half and the vase and table occupying the lower half. The brushwork throughout the image is loose and expressive.
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