Vase of Lilacs, Roses, and Tulips
1863
oil
From the collection of Norton Simon Museum
1863
oil
From the collection of Norton Simon Museum
This painting shows a big vase filled with flowers. The flowers are mostly white, yellow, and pink, and they're surrounded by green leaves. The vase is brown and sits on a table or shelf. The flowers are arranged in a loose, natural way, and they seem to be spilling out of the vase. The colors are muted, but the flowers still look fresh and alive. The background is dark, which makes the flowers stand out. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out more works by Gustave Courbet.
