1888
oil
canvas
From the collection of Clark Art Institute
Dahlias is a 1888 oil by Berthe Morisot, a Impressionism work, held at Clark Art Institute.
This painting features a white vase with a floral design, filled with dahlias in various colors, including red, yellow, pink, and purple. The vase sits on a table, accompanied by a fan to its left. The background is a light-colored wall. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, with visible texture in the paint. The overall effect is one of softness and delicacy. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of color and light, you might want to explore the technique of glazing.
Berthe Marie Pauline Morisot (French: ; 14 January 1841 – 2 March 1895) was a French painter, printmaker and a member of the circle of painters in Paris who became known as the Impressionists.
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