Bouquet in a Chinese Vase
The Met
Artist: Odilon Redon(French, Bordeaux 1840–1916 Paris)
Date: ca. 1912–14
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 25 1/2 x 19 5/8 in. (64.8 x 49.8 cm)
Credit Line: The Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ittleson Jr. Purchase Fund, 1964
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A large, colorful bouquet of diverse flowers in a white vase against a reddish-brown background
Detailed Description
A large bouquet of diverse flowers is arranged in an off-white vase, set against a dark, uniform reddish-brown background. The vase is centrally placed, occupying the lower half of the vertical composition. It is an elongated, off-white vessel with a slightly wider base tapering gently towards a narrower neck, from which the flowers emerge. Faint, delicate patterns in light green and reddish-pink hues are subtly visible on the vase's surface, suggesting a decorative motif. The bouquet itself is abundant and diverse, filling the upper two-thirds of the canvas. It features a variety of flower types and colors. Dominant colors include bright yellows and oranges, deep reds, soft whites, and hints of blue and green foliage. Tall, slender stems with small yellow, daisy-like flowers extend upwards from the center, reaching towards the top edge of the canvas. Clusters of round, orange-red flowers are visible on the right, while softer, pale pink, poppy-like blooms appear on both the left and right sides. Smaller white and light blue flowers are interspersed throughout the arrangement, along with darker green leaves and stems interspersed among the blooms. The flowers are densely packed in the center, fanning out loosely towards the edges. In the bottom left corner, the artist's signature "ODILON REDON" is visible in dark lettering.
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