Artwork
Le Chou-fleur
Le Chou-fleur is an oil painting by the Art Brut artist Félix Vallotton. It dates from 1922 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.
About this work
Overview
Le Chou-fleur is a 1922 oil painting by Félix Vallotton, currently part of the collection at the Kunsthaus Zürich. The work depicts a simple still life arrangement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting focuses on everyday objects: a central cauliflower, a bottle to its right, and scattered radishes, all set on a white tablecloth. The subject matter reflects a mundane, domestic setting.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work adopts a straightforward, realistic approach. The color palette is subdued, primarily featuring shades of white, green, and red.
History & Provenance
Created in 1922, the painting is now held in the permanent collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich, Switzerland.
Artist & collection
Artist
Félix Édouard Vallotton (French: ; December 28, 1865 – December 29, 1925) was a Swiss and French painter and printmaker associated with the group of artists known as Les Nabis.
