flowers Archives

Printemps (before 1892)

Etienne Adolphe Piot (French, 1850–1910)

A young woman cradles a bouquet of fresh blooms, her gaze soft and distant. Delicate petals spill over her hands, their vibrant hues contrasting with the muted folds of her dress. Spring lingers in the air, caught between her fingers and the quiet turn of her thoughts.
Vision; vase of flowers (1900)

Odilon Redon (French, 1840–1916)

A vase blooms with flowers that seem to hover between dream and decay—petals too vivid, stems unnervingly still. The air hums with something unspoken, as if the arrangement holds a secret just beyond reach.
Large Vase with Flowers (c. 1912)

Odilon Redon (French, 1840–1916)

A riot of blooms spills from the vase, their petals glowing like stained glass against the dark. The flowers seem to pulse with an inner light, as if dreaming themselves into existence. Something wild lingers beneath the surface of this still life—a whisper of mystery tangled in the stems.
Fleurs Des Champs (1940)

Henri Manguin (French, 1874–1949)

Wildflowers burst from the canvas—vibrant reds, yellows, and blues clash like a summer meadow caught in midday light. Thick brushstrokes give the petals weight, as if they might spill beyond the frame. No delicate arrangement here; these blooms pulse with untamed energy.
Arranging Flowers

Wilhelm Kotarbiński (Russian, unknown)

A riot of blooms spills from a vase, petals trembling with life. Each stem leans into the next, a tangle of color and wild grace. The flowers seem to breathe, caught in a moment of untamed beauty before they inevitably fade.
Still Life with Flowers (1905)

Odilon Redon (French, 1840–1916)

A cluster of blooms floats against darkness, petals glowing like embers. Their forms blur between real and imagined—soft edges dissolving into shadow. This is no ordinary bouquet; these flowers hum with hidden life, pulsing just beyond sight. Something stirs beneath their delicate surfaces.
Poppy field

Vincent van Gogh (Dutch, 1853–1890)

Golden poppies sway in the wind, their red petals bleeding into the green field. Thick brushstrokes twist the sky into a living thing. The earth hums with color, restless under the sun.
Arranging the Tulips (before 1928)

Gari Melchers (American, 1860–1932)

Soft light spills across the table, illuminating a cluster of tulips in mid-arrangement. Their petals—crimson, gold, and cream—curl slightly at the edges, as if caught between the vase and the gardener’s hand. The stems lie scattered, waiting to find their place.
Irises in a white flower-vase (1920)

Tadeusz Makowski (Polish, 1882–1932)

Purple irises burst from a white vase, their petals curling like flames. The brushstrokes feel alive—loose yet deliberate. Shadows pool beneath the blooms, grounding their wild energy. It’s not just flowers; it’s a quiet rebellion against stillness.