The artwork titled “Vase of Flowers” is a creation by Georges Seurat, an artist belonging to the Impressionist movement. This painting was crafted between 1878 and 1879 in France, using the medium of oil on canvas. With dimensions of 45 by 37.4 centimeters, the piece is categorized as a still life. Currently, this work is part of the collection at the Harvard Art Museums located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States.
In the artwork, one observes a vase of bright orange flowers which is centrally positioned on a table with a dark background that gently recedes into shadow. The vase itself showcases intricate details, possibly floral designs, hinted through lighter shades contrasting with the overall darker tones found elsewhere on the canvas. The table on which the vase sits is subtly illuminated, displaying textural strokes that capture the light. Despite the darker palette, Seurat’s application of paint brings forth elements of luminosity, especially where the flowers and vase interact with the ambient light, a testament to the Impressionist endeavor to depict scenes imbued with a sense of momentary light and atmosphere.
