Peonies
1890
oil
From the collection of Clark Art Institute
1890
oil
From the collection of Clark Art Institute
Dominant colour
Peonies is a 1890 oil by Auguste Renoir, a Impressionism work, held at Clark Art Institute.
This painting shows a bunch of peonies in a vase. The flowers are pink and red, with green leaves. The vase is blue and white. The background is dark, with some blue and green. The flowers are painted in thick, heavy brushstrokes. The colors are bright and vivid. The overall effect is one of lushness and abundance. If you like this painting, you might also like the work of Pierre-Auguste Renoir.
