Lot n° 165
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15000 - 18000
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Victoria FANTIN-LATOUR (née DUBOURG) (1840-1926) - Lot 165
Victoria FANTIN-LATOUR (née DUBOURG) (1840-1926)
Bouquet of flowers
Oil on canvas
Signed lower right
34 x 45 cm
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Victoria Fantin-Latour, French artist and wife of Henri Fantin-Latour (1836-1904), is known for her still lifes and floral compositions. In Bouquet de Fleurs, she captures the delicate beauty of flowers with a mastery of color and light, paying homage to the tradition of flower painters while adding a sensitive personal touch. This painting presents an elegantly arranged bouquet, with flowers carefully arranged in an understated vase, each petal and leaf painted with realistic precision.
The use of a palette of soft, harmonious tones - often subtly shaded pinks, whites and greens - lends the work a soothing, intimate atmosphere. The play of light and transparency adds depth, bringing each flower to life and making it almost tangible. In this work, Fantin-Latour emphasizes the delicacy and fragility of flowers, while evoking a sense of calm and elegance. Close to the work of her husband Henri Fantin-Latour, but also influenced by masters such as Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer and Antoine Berjon, Victoria Fantin-Latour is part of an artistic tradition that celebrates nature and flowers with refinement and poetry. Today, her works are sought-after for their delicacy and ability to capture the ephemeral essence of floral beauty, offering a visual experience imbued with gentleness and naturalness.
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