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Flowers of the Field
Flowers of the Field is an oil painting by the American Impressionist artist Francis Luis Mora. It dates from 1913 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Technique & Style
As an oil painting, the medium allows for the depiction of a vase, flowers, and a portrait of a girl, reflecting Mora's handling of the genre.
Francis Luis Mora executed Flowers of the Field in 1913 using oil paint applied to a canvas support. The work measures 101.6 centimeters in height and 91.4 centimeters in width. As an oil painting, the medium allows for the depiction of a vase, flowers, and a portrait of a girl, reflecting Mora's handling of the genre.
The piece is currently held within the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The formal qualities center on the arrangement of floral elements alongside the human subject, characteristic of the artist's approach to painting during this period.
History & Provenance
Created in 1913, Flowers of the Field is an oil painting on canvas by Francis Luis Mora. The work measures 101.6 by 91.4 centimeters and depicts a young girl alongside a vase of flowers. While specific details regarding a commission or intermediate ownership are not provided in the available records, the painting is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York as part of the permanent collection. No accession number or published exhibition history is specified in the available documentation.
Overview
Francis Luis Mora, an American painter of Uruguayan origin, completed Flowers of the Field in 1913 using oil paint. This work exemplifies American Impressionism through its soft palette and gentle brushwork. It depicts two young girls in white dresses, one standing with a bouquet and another seated, creating a quiet and contemplative scene. The painting is part of The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features two young girls dressed in white, positioned against a simple backdrop. One girl stands, holding a bouquet and gazing towards a vase filled with flowers, while the other sits, holding a smaller cluster of blooms and directing her attention outward. This arrangement evokes a sense of quiet introspection and reflects Mora's interest in depicting domestic scenes and the subtle narratives of everyday life.
Context
This painting aligns with Francis Luis Mora's broader artistic practice, which frequently explored figural compositions and scenes from early 20th-century American life. His focus on portraiture and everyday subjects allowed him to capture intimate moments, often imbued with a sense of quiet dignity. Flowers of the Field exemplifies this approach, presenting a seemingly simple domestic scene with thoughtful observation.
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Artist
Francis Luis Mora (July 27, 1874 – June 5, 1940) was a Uruguayan-born American figural painter.
