Vase of Flowers on a Console (1848 – 1849) by Eugene Delacroix

Vase of Flowers on a Console - Eugene Delacroix - 1848 - 1849

Artwork Information

TitleVase of Flowers on a Console
ArtistEugene Delacroix
Date1848 - 1849
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions135 x 102 cm
Art MovementRomanticism
Current LocationMusée Ingres, Montauban, France

About Vase of Flowers on a Console

The artwork “Vase of Flowers on a Console” is an oil on canvas painting by Eugene Delacroix, a distinguished artist associated with the Romantic movement. The piece was completed between the years 1848 and 1849 and is characterized as a flower painting. It measures 135 by 102 centimeters and is housed in the Musée Ingres located in Montauban, France, contributing to the institution’s esteemed collection.

The painting presents a lush arrangement of colorful flowers set in a dark, glossy vase perched upon a richly decorated console. The bouquet is a riot of hues, with various flower species contributing to a vibrant display that captures both the delicacy of the flora and the dynamic contrasts of Romanticism. Amidst the flora, one can discern roses, daisies, and other blooms rendered with expressive brushwork typical of Delacroix. The flowers spill over the vase’s edge, suggesting abundance and natural splendor. The backdrop of the painting is shadowy, allowing the flowers to command the viewer’s attention with their vividness. On the right side, the suggestion of a framed artwork on the wall adds depth to the composition, and the drapery’s pattern gently echoes the chaotic patterns of the flowers. The artwork showcases Delacroix’s virtuosic skill in capturing the ephemeral beauty of flowers and remains an exemplary work of 19th-century Romanticism.

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