Chrysanthemums in the Garden at Petit-Gennevilliers

Description

Chrysanthemums in the Garden at Petit-Gennevilliers by Gustave Caillebotte brings the viewer close to a dense stand of autumn flowers. White, pale yellow and red blossoms spread across the tall composition, surrounded by curling leaves and upright stems. Painted in 1893, this oil painting reflects Caillebotte’s interest in the garden at his home in Petit-Gennevilliers.

The close viewpoint gives individual flowers an almost life-size presence within the picture. Thick, varied brushstrokes distinguish the clustered petals from the darker foliage, while flashes of light keep the crowded surface lively. Instead of a distant garden view, Caillebotte offers an intimate encounter with plants at the height of their growth.

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