Vase of Flowers Queens Daisies 1872

Henri Fantin-Latour, a French painter, created "Vase of Flowers Queens Daisies" using oil on canvas. Latour painted during a time of significant social change, when traditional artistic norms were being questioned. Latour, though associated with the Impressionists, maintained a unique path, concentrating on still lifes and portraits that showed a deep respect for realism and the interiority of his subjects. His flower paintings, like this vase of daisies, were very popular with the British middle classes of the period. The emotional depth of this piece stems from its ability to reflect the intimate and personal aspects of daily life. "I only do what I see," Fantin-Latour once stated, which reflects his commitment to capturing the purity and reality of his subjects. "Vase of Flowers Queens Daisies" captures the delicate beauty of nature, while reflecting the values and aesthetics of the society in which it was created.