Still Life with Roses and Fruit
In this early painting, which is interesting for its slightly eccentric, off-balance composition, Fantin had yet to achieve the extraordinary realism associated with his still lifes of the mid- to late 1860s. However, his eye for subtle color harmonies was already well-developed, as evident in the juxtaposition of the pinkish-white Malmaison roses, purple-tinged grapes, and golden pear.
Artwork Details
- Title: Still Life with Roses and Fruit
- Artist: Henri Fantin-Latour (French, Grenoble 1836–1904 Buré)
- Date: 1863
- Medium: Oil on canvas
- Dimensions: 13 5/8 x 16 3/8 in. (34.6 x 41.6 cm)
- Classification: Paintings
- Credit Line: Bequest of Alice A. Hay, 1987
- Object Number: 1987.119
- Curatorial Department: European Paintings
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