Two roses on a tablecloth 1883

"Two Roses on a Tablecloth" is an oil on canvas still life painting created by French artist Édouard Manet in 1883. It was one of the last works Manet completed before his death on April 30th of that year. The painting captures the simple beauty of two roses, one white and one yellow, lying on a tablecloth, rendered with loose brushstrokes and a muted color palette, characteristic of his later works. The dark background and the roses' faded petals evoke a sense of transience, perhaps reflecting Manet's own awareness of mortality.