The artwork “Yellow Roses in a Vase” by Gustave Caillebotte was painted in 1882 and is an oil on canvas belonging to the Impressionism movement. It measures 53 by 46 cm and is classified as a flower painting. The artwork is currently housed at the Dallas Museum of Art in Dallas, TX, United States.
The artwork captures a lush bouquet of yellow roses arranged in a simple white vase. The roses are depicted with a sense of immediacy and freshness, characteristic of the Impressionist style, which sought to represent scenes of everyday life with quick, visible brushstrokes and attention to the variation of light. The blooms overflow from the vase, occupying much of the composition, and their petals are rendered with vigorous and textured strokes of paint that convey their delicate yet vibrant nature. Some petals have fallen onto the surface beneath the vase, further suggesting the transient beauty of the flowers. The background is dark and loosely defined, which accentuates the bright hues of the yellow roses and provides a stark contrast that draws the viewer’s eye to the central subject. The overall effect is one of a fleeting moment captured in paint, showing Caillebotte’s skill in conveying the immediacy of the scene and the light effects on color.
