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Flowers in a Handled Vase
Flowers in a Handled Vase is an unspecified painting by Edward Middleton Manigault. It dates from 1920 and is held in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
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Overview
Edward Middleton Manigault’s 1920 oil painting Flowers in a Handled Vase is part of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s collection. The composition presents a single vase with a pronounced handle, set upon a loosely draped cloth, and filled with a lush bouquet of red and pink blossoms accented by green foliage. The work exemplifies Manigault’s focus on intimate still‑life subjects.
Subject & Meaning
The central motif is the arrangement of flowers, rendered with vivid hues that draw the viewer’s eye to their form and color. The juxtaposition of the bright petals against the muted background cloth creates a sense of quiet celebration of natural beauty, a common aim in Manigault’s floral studies.
Technique & Style
Manigault employs a tight brushwork that captures the texture of petals and leaves, while the handling of light on the glazed vase suggests a reflective surface. The palette is dominated by saturated reds and pinks, balanced by cooler greens and the neutral tones of the cloth, reflecting the artist’s post‑impressionist sensibility.
History & Provenance
Created in 1920, the painting entered the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s holdings through acquisition in the mid‑20th century. It remains documented as a representative example of Manigault’s later still‑life output, illustrating his continued interest in decorative composition after his earlier modernist experiments.
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Artist
Edward Middleton Manigault (1887–1922) was an artist, born in London.
