Artwork
Flore Pittoresque ou Recueil de Fruits et de Fleurs
Flore Pittoresque ou Recueil de Fruits et de Fleurs is a print by the Romanticist artist Antoine Chazal. It dates from 1825 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1948.240
- Credit line
- Gift of Emma G. Brassington
About this work
Overview
Flore Pittoresque ou Recueil de Fruits et de Fleurs is a 1825 print by Antoine Chazal, a French painter and engraver specializing in botanical subjects.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a lush bouquet of flowers overflowing from a wicker basket, accompanied by a decorative blue vase on a pedestal topped with a small statue. The arrangement includes various blooms, such as roses and daisies, rendered in soft colors amidst abundant foliage.
Technique & Style
Chazal's work showcases his skill in still-life painting, with intricate details and layered composition. The flowers and vase are executed in delicate colors, with textures and ornamentation, like the vase's gold details, carefully captured.
History & Provenance
Antoine Chazal, born in Paris in 1793, studied under several artists and later became Professor of Iconography at the Jardin des Plantes. His work is part of a broader oeuvre that includes portraits, landscapes, and religious subjects, in addition to botanical studies.
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Artist
Antoine Chazal (8 November 1793 – 12 August 1854) was a French painter of flowers and of portraits, as well as an engraver.
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