Flowers in a Crystal Vase (c.1882) painting by Edouard Manet

Flowers in a Crystal Vase — Manet’s late still life (c. 1882)

Petals like small flames against a quiet ground. In this intimate bouquet by Édouard Manet, blooms catch and scatter light through a cut-crystal vase—flecks of paint turning to glass, water, and living colour. A lucid study of freshness, fragility, and modern poise.

Why it captivates

• Light through glass — crystal facets, waterline, and stems rendered with luminous economy.

• Elegant restraint — confident, economical brushwork that feels immediate and alive.

• Modern simplicity — everyday flowers elevated without fuss or excess.

• Atmospheric contrast — bright petals set against a calm, understated ground.

• Art-historical cachet — a distilled example of Manet’s late still-life mastery.

• Statement artwork — serene focal point for living rooms, dining spaces, and studies.

What you’ll see

A compact bouquet rising from a crystal vase on a simple tabletop: petals edged with light, stems refracted through glass and water, a soft backdrop that lets colour breathe. Up close: quick, decisive touches and prismatic reflections. From a step back: a calm, glowing tableau.

A richer historical frame

Painted c. 1882, in the final years before Manet’s death (1883), these floral still lifes gathered his late style—fresh colour, swift handling, and direct observation—into intimate gifts and studies. They bridge salon polish and Impressionist light, turning ordinary blooms into modern icons.

Choose your finish

🌟 Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte)
Archival-grade, smooth matte stock ideal for framing under glass. Crisp linework, minimal glare.

💎 Laminated (True Encapsulation)
Sealed in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate, edge-to-edge. Durable, wipe-clean—perfect for busy spaces.

🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails (Ready to hang)
Lacquered natural timber rails with fitted hanging cord; no frame required.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

🏆 Archival Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte)
Museum-quality texture with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for rich tone and fine detail.

🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails (Gallery-ready)
As above, supplied with lacquered natural timber rails and hanging cord.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

Size (W × H)

627 × 841 mm (approx. 24.69 × 33.11 in)

• Orientation: Portrait

• Aspect ratio: ~0.746 : 1

• Nearest standard frame: A0 portrait (841 × 1189 mm) with a custom mat, or a custom 627 × 841 mm frame

• Framing tips:

  • Classic look: cut the mat window to ~623 × 837 mm to overlap edges by 2–3 mm.

  • Contemporary look: float-mount in an A0 frame for a refined gallery reveal.

Custom sizing: Available on request (alternative aspect ratios or added white border).

Specifications

Who it’s for

• Impressionism admirers and lovers of refined still life

• Collectors & stylists curating calm, elegant interiors

• Dining and living spaces needing a luminous, quiet centrepiece

• Gift-givers celebrating weddings, housewarmings, and milestones

Our Commitment

Every print is produced locally in Australia on premium substrates with careful colour management, then checked and packed by hand so it arrives ready to impress. From studio to wall, we stand behind the craftsmanship and historical integrity of your piece.

Bring Manet’s lucid bloom and glass-lit calm into your space—order your fine-art print of Flowers in a Crystal Vase today.