Peonies 1864 - 1865

Edouard Manet's "Peonies" (1864-65) is a still life painting that showcases his signature style. The work features a vase filled with pink and white peonies against a grey background, with a single white peony lying on a table in the foreground. Manet's loose brushstrokes and vibrant colors create a sense of immediacy and realism, making the flowers appear almost three-dimensional. The painting exemplifies Manet's transition from Realism to Impressionism, as he captures the fleeting beauty of nature in a bold and expressive manner. "Peonies" is now on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.