The artwork titled “White Roses, Chrysanthemums in a Vase, Peaches and Grapes on a Table with a White Tablecloth” was created by Henri Fantin-Latour in 1876. Emblematic of the Realism art movement, this piece belongs to the still life genre.
The artwork portrays an elegant arrangement where a vase filled with white roses and chrysanthemums takes center stage. The flowers, depicted in various stages of bloom, exhibit a delicate interplay of colors, including shades of white, pink, and yellow. On the left, a basket laden with ripe peaches, their red and yellow hues enhanced by their leafy companions, rests on a pristine white tablecloth. To the right, a plate brims with dark and light grapes, with a single peach split open beside it, exposing its inner flesh. Nearby, additional white roses are casually placed, further balancing the composition. The background is kept muted, allowing the vividness of the natural elements to capture the viewer’s attention, a testament to Fantin-Latour’s meticulous attention to detail and masterful handling of light and texture.
