The artwork titled “Bouquet of Peonies and Iris” was created by Henri Fantin-Latour in 1884. Executed using oil on canvas, this piece belongs to the Realism art movement and falls under the genre of flower painting. It is currently part of a private collection.
In this distinguished piece, a glass vase holds an elegant arrangement of peonies and irises set against a warm, earthy background. The pale pink and white peonies form the lower half of the bouquet, with their voluminous petals meticulously detailed to convey softness and fragility. Above them, the tall irises, rendered in rich purples and lavenders, add verticality and contrast. The overall composition balances meticulous realism with a sense of natural beauty, characteristic of Fantin-Latour’s flower paintings. The background, blending shades of brown and ochre, highlights the vivid colors of the blossoms, thus enhancing their visual impact. The attention to detail and the lifelike quality of the flowers showcase the artist’s mastery in still life painting.
