Asters in a Vase 1875

Henri Fantin-Latour's "Asters in a Vase" is a delicate still life painting from 1875. The painting features a simple arrangement of aster flowers in a dark brown vase. Fantin-Latour was known for his masterful depiction of flowers, capturing their vibrant colors and textures with incredible precision. The artist's meticulous detail and soft brushwork give the flowers a sense of life and vibrancy. This work is a fine example of Fantin-Latour's style, known as Realism, a movement that focused on representing everyday life and nature with accuracy and objectivity.