Paintings I love
Adolphe-Joseph-Thomas Monticelli (French, 1824–1886)
Flowers in a Blue Vase
1875
Oil on panel, 62.5 x 47.6 cm
The Clark Art Institute
Monticelli placed as much emphasis on the strong colors and thick, vigorous brushstrokes of this painting as he did on its simple subject—a compact bouquet in a plain vase, sitting on a loosely defined tabletop. This energetic technique was often criticized as too experimental, but it appealed to innovative artists including Vincent van Gogh, who was inspired by Monticelli’s work.
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