Etruscan Vase with Flowers
The Met
Artist: Odilon Redon(French, Bordeaux 1840–1916 Paris)
Date: 1900–1910
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Tempera on canvas
Dimensions: 32 x 23 1/4 in. (81.3 x 59.1 cm)
Credit Line: Maria DeWitt Jesup Fund, 1951; acquired from The Museum of Modern Art, Lillie P. Bliss Collection
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Reddish-brown vase holding a diverse bouquet of stylized flowers and foliage against a mottled background
Detailed Description
The painting depicts a still life of a vase filled with an assortment of stylized flowers and foliage, set against a mottled background. A reddish-brown vase occupies the lower center, featuring a ribbed neck and base. On its main body, a dark, stylized depiction of two standing figures is visible. Emerging from the vase is a dense, varied bouquet. Towards the top left, a large, closed, purple-blue flower hangs downwards, while another similar flower points upwards at the top center. To the right of the central upward-pointing flower, a prominent round, light brown flower with a dark center is positioned. Below it, a dark brown, feather-like plume extends downwards towards the right. On the left side of the bouquet, several broad, reddish-brown leaves with purple-blue accents are arranged. Below these, clusters of smaller, roundish, reddish-brown fruits or seed pods are visible. Thin stems and smaller, abstract plant forms in shades of brown, yellow, and purple-blue are interspersed throughout the arrangement. A small, stylized butterfly-like shape with purple-blue markings rests to the right of the vase, near its base. The background is a textured, mottled blend of light yellow, cream, and light brown, creating a swirling, cloud-like pattern that surrounds the central still life. The overall color palette is earthy, dominated by browns, yellows, and reddish-browns, with distinct accents of purple-blue and dark black.
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