An artwork on Galleree from Minneapolis Institute of Art.
About the artwork
Vase of Rosesearly 1870s
Artist: Eva Gonzales
French, 1847 - 1883
round glass vase with white, pink and maroon roses; maroon and pink roses lying outside of vase in lower left; grey ground
31 7/16 × 24 15/16 in. (79.85 × 63.34 cm) (sight)
40 7/16 × 34 × 2 in. (102.71 × 86.36 × 5.08 cm) (outer frame)
Oil on canvas
Painting
France
19th century
Bequest of Bruce B. Dayton
In the quiet corners of 19th-century Paris, where the scent of fresh paint mingled with the exclamations of burgeoning artists, a young woman named Eva Gonzales sought to carve her name into the canvas of history. She was a delicate flower amidst a garden of brilliant talents, the only formal student of the esteemed Edouard Manet. Under his mentorship, Eva blossomed, frequently posing for a community of Impressionists who cherished the light and shadow of everyday life.
As she immersed herself in the art world, Eva began to explore her own voice, painting a series of Self-Portraits that echoed Manet’s unique style. Each brushstroke whispered secrets of her soul, reflecting her innermost thoughts and emotions. But it was when she turned her attention to the world around her that her artistry truly flourished. The warmth of domestic scenes and the quiet beauty of still life studies began to fill her canvases, revealing a more personal touch that resonated with the tranquility of her everyday existence.
In 1879, she embarked on a new chapter, marrying the graphic artist Henri Guérard. This coupling promised a shared journey through the realms of creativity and love. However, mere weeks after their union, fate took a cruel turn. In the beautiful struggle of bringing new life into the world, Eva's own life was extinguished far too soon, leaving behind the echoes of what could have been—a vibrant legacy cut short but never forgotten.
Through the haze of time, we remember Eva Gonzales, not just as a student or an artist, but as a spirit entwined with the very fabric of Impressionism, her essence forever captured within the strokes of her paintbrush and the tenderness of her fleeting days.
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