Famous French Flower Painting Monet while the deep blue grounds

while the deep blue grounds the whole composition

melting into molten yellow and orange at the crown

as though the house keeps its own quiet world among the woods

their bright edges catching the warm light of a calm summer afternoon

The brushwork keeps each lavender bush loose and full

Famous French Flower Painting Monet while the deep blue groundsA lavish cluster of roses tumbles from a dark vase, painted in warm impressionist strokes that let cream, crimson and blush petals melt into one another. The blooms are full and slightly overblown, their edges dissolving into a golden ochre ground that bathes the whole scene in late afternoon warmth. Touches of green leaf weave through the bouquet, while the loose handling gives the flowers a soft, breathing vitality. There is nothing rigid here, only