A Vase of Flowers
Eugène Delacroix·1833
Historical Context
A Vase of Flowers from 1833 at the National Galleries of Scotland shows Delacroix's engagement with flower painting. His floral still lifes demonstrate the same chromatic brilliance he brought to his narrative paintings. Delacroix executed the work with his characteristic broken, energetic brushwork and rich colorism, building up his surfaces in ways that directly influenced the Impressionists who studied his technique at the Louvre after his death.
Technical Analysis
The flowers are rendered with vibrant color and energetic brushwork. Delacroix's handling of varied blooms demonstrates his chromatic virtuosity.
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