The artwork, titled “Roses in a Tall Glass,” was created by the artist Henri Fantin-Latour around the year 1873. Executed in oil on canvas, this realist flower painting is part of a private collection. The painting is a prime example of the Realism art movement, capturing the intricate beauty of roses with remarkable detail and lifelike quality.
The artwork portrays a glass vase containing a small bouquet of roses. The roses, rendered with delicate brushwork and subtle shading, exhibit various stages of bloom, from fully opened blossoms to budding petals. The leaves, with their textured surfaces, add depth and contrast to the composition. The use of muted tones and a simple background focuses the viewer’s attention on the roses’ natural beauty and the intricate interplay of light and shadow. The overall effect is a serene and contemplative still life that exemplifies Fantin-Latour’s mastery of floral subjects.
