Jeté de fleurs 

Pierre-Auguste Renoir painted this bouquet, Jeté de fleurs, with oil on canvas, a very traditional art making material. The visible brushstrokes are key to understanding its impact; the textures and colors blend together, giving the artwork a sense of movement. Renoir was part of the Impressionist movement, which emphasized capturing fleeting moments and the effects of light. The loose brushwork and vibrant hues work together to create a feeling of spontaneity, as if the flowers were captured in a single, fleeting moment. This process reflects a shift in artistic values, valuing direct expression and the artist's subjective experience. Yet, the artist's subjectivity is inevitably shaped by broader systems, in this case the art market itself and its appetite for bourgeois taste. In the end, by considering the context and the making of Jeté de fleurs, we can appreciate its artistic value and cultural significance.