Flowers in a Blue Vase
The Met
Artist: Adolphe Monticelli(French, Marseilles 1824–1886 Marseilles)
Date: 1879–1883
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: Overall, with added strip at right, 26 1/2 x 19 1/4 in. (67.3 x 48.9 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Werner E. Josten, 1956
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Impasto painting of yellow, white, and red flowers in a blue vase on a green table
Detailed Description
A vertical painting depicts a dense floral arrangement in a vase, set against a dark background. The bouquet, occupying the upper half of the canvas, is a mix of thickly applied paint, primarily in shades of yellow and white, interspersed with reds, oranges, and hints of green foliage. The individual flowers are rendered with visible, textured brushstrokes, giving them a three-dimensional quality. Below the bouquet, a teal-blue vase with a tapered form holds the flowers. The vase also features prominent impasto brushwork, with lighter blue and yellow highlights suggesting reflections. The vase rests on a surface, likely a table, rendered in muted greens, browns, and ochre tones, also with heavy, horizontal brushstrokes. To the left of the vase, on the table, a small, lighter-colored object, possibly a fallen petal or bud, is visible. The background behind the vase and flowers is a deep, dark brown, almost black, with subtle reddish undertones and visible brushwork, creating a strong contrast with the colorful arrangement. The lighting appears to originate from the upper left, illuminating the flowers and the left side of the vase.
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