The Basket of Flowers
1913 National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
About this artwork
An oil on canvas painting featuring a woman in a striped gown holding a floral arrangement, characterized by a soft, light-filled palette. The work reflects the artist's interest in dappled light and intimate interior subjects.
Did you know?
Frederick Carl Frieseke was an American expatriate who spent much of his career in Giverny, France, the same village where Claude Monet resided. His work is celebrated for its mastery of light and decorative use of color, often focusing on women in domestic settings. This particular piece highlights his shift toward a more modern, decorative style that emphasized the flat patterns of fabrics and floral designs.
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The Basket of Flowers
Frederick Frieseke, 1913
