Exhibition Explores Floral Still Life Painting in 19th Century France

A traveling exhibition titled 'Working Among Flowers - Floral Still Life Painting in Nineteenth-Century France' featured works by numerous artists including Henri Fantin-Latour, his wife Victoria Dubourg Fantin-Latour, and others like Matisse, Monet, and van Gogh. The show was displayed at the Dallas Museum of Art, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, and Denver Art Museum. It highlighted the evolution of still life painting from decorative to serious art during nearly two centuries. The exhibition brought attention to Dubourg's achievements, including her Salon exhibitions and Legion d'Honneur award, though her work remains less recognized than her husband's. Floral still lifes were noted as particularly challenging subjects requiring significant artistic skill.