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Flowers, by Narcisse Virgilio Díaz, oil, 1851

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Overview

Flowers is a 1851 oil by Narcisse Virgilio Díaz, depicting Bouquet, held at Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

Who painted this?
Narcisse Virgilio Díaz
When & what style?
1851
Where can I see it?
Museum of Fine Arts Boston

About this work

This painting shows a bouquet of flowers in a vase. The flowers are pink, white, and purple, and they're arranged in a loose, organic way. The background is a soft, muted color that lets the flowers be the focus. The flowers are painted in a way that makes them look soft and delicate. You can see the brushstrokes, but they're gentle and subtle. The overall effect is one of quiet beauty. If you like this painting, you might also like the work of Narcisse Virgilio Díaz, who painted this piece.

About the artist

Portrait of Narcisse Virgilio Díaz
Artist

Narcisse Virgilio Díaz

Narcisse Virgilio Díaz (1807–1876) was a French artist, born in Bordeaux.

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