White Lilacs in a Crystal Vase
1882 or 1883
Edouard Manet
Oil on canvas
In the last year of his life, while seriously ill and confined to his home, Edouard Manet painted at least 20 floral still-life paintings. From his bedside, he painted the bouquets brought by his closest friends. The restraint and simplicity of these compositions highlight their true subject: the artist’s masterful, seemingly effortless application of paint that defies the difficult circumstances in which they were made.
Maverick Mist 
An insightful message you wrote on the work of Manet’s style. So I have to say I like this post not for Manet’s painting but for your words.
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Thank you that’s very kind of you but I can’t take credit as this was the anonymous gallery label on the painting. I should have put quotes on it but I agree with you that it is a beautiful message.
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Gorgeous!
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Thanks John.
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Pretty!
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It tis. 🙂
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Fabulous! Sharing…
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Thank you Bette. 🙂
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LOVE his work
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Truly an artist he was.
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