Chrysanthemums

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

1881–82

Oil on canvas

Art Institute of Chicago

Orange, yellow, and white flowers are arranged in a brown vase on a round table with a blue-green floral tablecloth against a mottled, brownish background. Orange, yellow, and white flowers in a brown vase on a round table, with a blue-green floral tablecloth and mottled, brownish background. Each perceived main color is made up of strokes of bright, vibrant colors—reds, blues, pinks, and purples—lending dimension to the scene. Renoir's brushwork uses short, distinct strokes of varied colors to build up the forms of the chrysanthemums and their surroundings, creating a vibrant, textured surface.