The Bouquet 1893 - 1945

Ernest-Ange Duez's "The Bouquet" is a delicate watercolor depicting a woman in a fashionable 19th-century dress. The woman, elegantly posed, holds a bouquet of pink flowers, emphasizing the beauty of both the woman and the blossoms. Duez captures the intricate details of the woman's clothing, showcasing the stylishness of the era. The artwork, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a poignant reminder of the fashion and aesthetic sensibilities of the late 19th century.