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Basket of Oxeye Daisies, 1863. Creator: Leon Bonvin
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Basket of Oxeye Daisies, 1863. Creator: Leon Bonvin
Basket of Oxeye Daisies, 1863
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1860s Basket Bellis Perennis Bonvin Leon Cut Flower Daisies Daisy Flower Arrangement Léon Bonvin Mothers Day Pretty Purple Table Top Tabletop Walters Art Museum Leucanthemum Vulgare Ox Eye Daisy
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This exquisite watercolor painting, titled "Basket of Oxeye Daisies," was created by the renowned French artist Leon Bonvin in the 1860s. The image captures the beauty and simplicity of rural life, as a basket filled with vibrant oxeye daisies sits atop a rustic table. The daisies, with their iconic white petals and yellow centers, spill out of the basket, their colors enhanced by the warm, natural light filtering in from the window behind. Bonvin masterfully employs a range of techniques to bring this still life scene to life. The painting is executed in watercolor with white heightening iron gall ink and pen over a graphite underdrawing on slightly textured, moderately thick cream laid paper. The use of white heightening adds depth and texture to the daisies, while the graphite underdrawing provides structure and definition to the basket and table. The basket, with its worn and weathered surface, adds a sense of age and history to the composition. The table, with its rough, wooden texture, further emphasizes the rural setting. The daisies, a common wildflower, are often associated with innocence and motherhood, making this painting a fitting choice for Mother's Day or as a gift for someone who appreciates the simple pleasures of country living. This beautiful work of art is a testament to Bonvin's skill as a painter and his ability to capture the essence of nature. It is currently housed in the Walters Art Museum, providing a glimpse into the past and a moment of quiet reflection for visitors.
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