“Jonquils and Nasturtiums” is an artwork created by Henri Fantin-Latour in 1881. This piece, which employs oil on canvas, belongs to the Realist art movement and falls under the genre of flower painting. Currently, it resides in a private collection.
The artwork depicts a meticulously detailed bouquet composed of jonquils and nasturtiums, arranged in a harmonious and naturalistic manner. The flowers are rendered with exquisite attention to their delicate petals and vibrant hues, which contrast against the subdued, muted background. Fantin-Latour’s skillful handling of light and shadow enhances the three-dimensionality of the blooms, making them appear almost tangible. The composition exudes a serene elegance, reflective of Fantin-Latour’s mastery in capturing the beauty of floral subjects through realism.
