“Large Bouquet of Chrysanthemums” is an artwork by the artist Henri Fantin-Latour from the year 1873. Rendered in oil on canvas, this flower painting belongs to the Realism art movement and is currently situated in a private collection.
The artwork depicts an elaborate and voluminous arrangement of chrysanthemums in various stages of bloom. Dominated by white, pink, yellow, and red hues, the flowers contrast effectively against a dark, muted background, which serves to emphasize the vibrancy and intricacy of the petals. Henri Fantin-Latour’s meticulous attention to detail and masterful use of light and shadow create a strikingly lifelike representation of the flowers, characteristic of the Realism movement’s dedication to depicting the natural world with precision and an unembellished honesty.
