Artwork
Chrysanthemums
Chrysanthemums is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir. It dates from 1882 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- Accession no.
- 16617
- Credit line
- Mr. and Mrs. Martin A. Ryerson Collection
About this work
Overview
Chrysanthemums is an oil on canvas painting depicting a vase of flowers.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features a bouquet of chrysanthemums, a still life subject that allowed the artist to focus on color and value without the pressure of capturing a human figure.
Technique & Style
The artist employed a technique akin to glazing to achieve soft, nuanced colors, a method that enabled careful study of the flowers' tones and values.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Pierre-Auguste Renoir was a French artist who was a leading painter in the development of the Impressionist style.
