Still Life: Pink and red Roses
1894
oil
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
1894
oil
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
This painting shows a still life of pink and red roses in a glass vase. The flowers are arranged in a loose, organic way, with some of the petals slightly wilted. The background is dark and muted, which makes the flowers stand out. The roses are painted in soft, feathery brushstrokes, with delicate folds and creases in the petals. The colors are muted, with shades of pink and red that blend together to create a sense of depth and dimension. The overall effect is one of quiet elegance, with the flowers seeming to glow in the dim light. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up Henri Fantin-Latour.
