Still Life: Corner of a Table
1873
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1873
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
This painting shows a quiet corner of a table. A few books lean against a wall. A vase holds rhododendron flowers. A lemon sits beside a simple glass. The flowers’ sharp shapes hint at Japanese prints. The books look worn but carefully placed. The light catches the lemon’s skin in a soft glow. If you like this, check out more by Henri Fantin-Latour. (Word count: 80)
