“Hydrangias, Cloves and Two Pots of Pansies” is an oil painting on canvas, completed in 1879 by Henri Fantin-Latour. Falling under the Realism art movement and categorized within the genre of flower paintings, this particular work is currently in a private collection.
The artwork features a meticulously detailed bouquet consisting of vibrant hydrangeas, rich red cloves, and two pots of pansies. The hydrangeas dominate the composition with their lush, voluminous clusters of white and soft pink petals, surrounded by broad, deep green leaves. Clustered beneath, the cloves add a striking contrast with their red hues. On the right side of the composition, the two pots of pansies add a variety of colors, including warm yellows and rich, dark tones. The entire arrangement is set against a dark, muted background, which accentuates the natural beauty and intricate details of the flowers, highlighting the artist’s adept skill in capturing the essence of botanical subjects.
