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Basket of Flowers
Basket of Flowers is an oil painting by the French Romanticist artist Eugène Delacroix. It dates from 1848 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Subject & Meaning
Eugène Delacroix's Basket of Flowers is a still life composition centered on an arrangement of flowers and foliage.
Eugène Delacroix's Basket of Flowers is a still life composition centered on an arrangement of flowers and foliage. According to the cataloguing of the work, the painting depicts a leaf, flowers, and the still life genre itself, presenting the gathered botanical specimens as its sole subject. Painted in oil on canvas in 1848, the work isolates the floral motif from any narrative or figural context, focusing attention on the natural forms of the blooms and leaves gathered together.
As a still life, the painting belongs to a tradition of contemplating the sensory and transient qualities of cut flowers, rendered here through Delacroix's painterly handling of the bouquet. The work is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
History & Provenance
Eugène Delacroix created the oil-on-canvas painting Basket of Flowers in 1848. The work is classified as a still life depicting flowers and leaves, executed in oil paint. While the specific commission details and the complete chain of private ownership are not documented in the available records, the painting's creation is firmly dated to 1848.
It is currently held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The artwork measures 107.3 cm in height and 142.2 cm in width. Its provenance history includes its inclusion in exhibitions dedicated to the artist's life and work, specifically noted in records covering the period of Delacroix from 1798 to 1863.
The painting Basket of Flowers, created by Eugène Delacroix in 1848, is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The work, executed in oil on canvas, depicts a still life arrangement of flowers and leaves. While specific inventory or accession numbers are not provided in the available records, the institution's location is confirmed as the current holding place.
The artwork has a documented exhibition history, having been featured in a presentation titled Delacroix (1798-1863). No further details regarding previous owners, sales, or additional exhibitions are contained within the provided sources.
Overview
Eugène Delacroix, a leading figure of French Romanticism, painted Basket of Flowers in 1848. This oil painting showcases a vibrant floral still life, characteristic of the artist's focus on color and expression. The work is housed in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Technique & Style
Delacroix employed oil paint to create a vivid and dimensional portrayal, utilizing thick applications of pigment, particularly for the flowers, which appear almost real. This technique allows the colors to emerge prominently against the darker background. His emphasis on color and movement, rather than classical precision, aligns with his Romantic style and draws inspiration from artists such as Rubens and the Venetian Renaissance painters.
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Artist
Ferdinand Victor Eugène Delacroix ( DEL-ə-krwah, -KRWAH; French:; 26 April 1798 – 13 August 1863) was a French Romantic artist who was regarded as the leader of the French Romantic school.
