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Eye Candy for Today: Fantin-Latour asters and fruit

Asters and Fruit on a Table, Henri Fantin-Latour
Asters and Fruit on a Table, Henri Fantin-Latour

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I find it fascinating that Fantin-Latour has de-emphasized the glass vase — likely a star part of the composition in the hands of many other artists — and emphasized instead the textural surface of both the flowers and the fruit.


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2 responses to “Eye Candy for Today: Fantin-Latour asters and fruit”

  1. AElle Ayres Avatar
    AElle Ayres

    About to buy a new monitor, the former 28″ HannsG let me down.
    Thanks for making my day with Henry F.

  2. Absolutely beautiful painting, the colors are wonderful!