The artwork “Poppies and Daisies in a Blue Vase” is a flower painting by Odilon Redon, rendered in pastel on paper. It is characterized by the Realism art movement and measures 56 x 45.5 cm. Currently, the painting is part of a private collection.
The artwork presents a striking array of poppies and daisies arranged in a deep blue vase. The flowers are depicted with a realistic attention to detail, while the pastel medium allows for a softness and subtlety in the rendering of both the blooms and the background. Redon’s use of color is bold, especially in the contrast between the vivid red poppies and the pure white daisies, which are offset by the rich blue of the vase. The background, in a muted hue, serves to draw the viewer’s attention to the central subject of the vibrant floral arrangement, evoking a sense of serene beauty. The artwork captures the essence of the flowers in a lifelike yet poetic manner, characteristic of Redon’s nuanced approach.