Artwork
Still Life with Asparagus
Still Life with Asparagus is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Philippe Rousseau. It is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Subject & Meaning
No specific symbolic meaning or allegorical interpretation beyond the representation of the vegetable itself is documented in the available records.
Philippe Rousseau's 1890 painting, Still Life with Asparagus, presents a straightforward depiction of the titular vegetable as its central subject. Executed in oil on canvas, the work belongs to the still-life genre, focusing on the arrangement and visual presence of the asparagus rather than a complex narrative. The composition emphasizes the natural form and texture of the produce, characteristic of Rousseau's approach to botanical subjects in nineteenth-century French painting.
No specific symbolic meaning or allegorical interpretation beyond the representation of the vegetable itself is documented in the available records.
Technique & Style
Still Life with Asparagus is an oil painting on canvas in the still-life genre. The relatively small format (36.0 cm × 65.0 cm) and refined finish suggest a work intended for intimate viewing. No further documented information on the artist's handling, palette, or condition is available in the sources.
History & Provenance
Still Life with Asparagus is an oil painting by Philippe Rousseau dated to 1890. According to the Wikidata record, the work was created in France and measures 36.0 cm in height by 65.0 cm in width. The painting is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art, where it is catalogued under the accession number 1980.284. No additional information about commission, prior ownership, or chain of custody is documented in the available sources.
Overview
Philippe Rousseau's Still Life with Asparagus, created in 1890, is an oil-on-canvas painting that showcases the artist's engagement with the still life genre. This work is a notable example of his output, characterized by a focus on domestic subjects. It is currently housed within the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Philippe Francois Rousseau (23 February 1816, Paris – 5 December 1887, Acquigny) was a French painter known primarily for his still life paintings.
