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Still Life with Asparagus
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Rousseau was profoundly influenced by the atmospheric still lifes of Jean Siméon Chardin (1699-1779), whom the artist and other French painters like François Bonvin (1817-1877) rediscovered in the mid-1800s. A comparison with Chardin's work, also shown in this gallery, indicates that Rousseau similarly depicted foodstuffs on a simple kitchen table, concentrating on rich textures and restrained colors.
| Artist / Maker | Philippe Rousseau |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1880 |
| Culture / Origin | France, 19th century |
| Medium | oil on fabric |
| Dimensions | Unframed: 36 x 65 cm (14 3/16 x 25 9/16 in.) |
| Department | Modern European Painting and Sculpture |
| Type | Painting |
About the Artist
The son of an opera singer, Philippe Rousseau is said to have apprenticed with Gros (q.v.) and Bertin (q.v.). Their impact, however, remains minor, and Rousseau appears to have been largely self-taught. He made his debut at the Salon of 1834, and would exhibit there throughout his life. He initially painted landscapes, often depicting scenes from Normandy. It was not until 1844 that he began exhibiting still lifes. One year later he combined what would become his two principal genres,… Full biography →
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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