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Flowers in a Vase, by Henri Rousseau, oil, 1901

Flowers in a Vase

Henri Rousseau

1901

oil

canvas

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Flowers in a Vase is a 1901 oil by Henri Rousseau, a Post-Impressionism work, depicting Flower, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Henri Rousseau
When & what style?
1901 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

In this painting, a vase filled with flowers sits on an orange table. The flowers are red, white, and yellow, with green leaves and stems. The background is a green wall. The flowers are painted in a simple, naive style, with bold brushstrokes and vivid colors. The vase is clear, allowing the stems and leaves to be visible. This painting is reminiscent of the work of Henri Rousseau, who was known for his bold and colorful depictions of everyday scenes.

About the artist

Portrait of Henri Rousseau
Artist

Henri Rousseau

Henri Julien Félix Rousseau was born on 21 May 1844 in Laval, Mayenne, and died in Paris on 2 September 1910.

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