"Gardening is about enjoying the smell of things growing in the soil, getting dirty without feeling guilty, and generally taking the time to soak up a little peace and serenity." - Rhys Bowen
Still Life with Brioche, Fruit and Vegetables
Anne Vallayer-Coster: Oil on canvas; 1775
A glass bowl, a brioche, a basket of peaches and a bunch of horseradishes have been arranged against a dark background on a cracked marble slab. The refined simplicity of the picture is typical of Anne Vallayer-Coster – one of the most successful women artists of 18th-century France.
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About The Artist
Anne Vallayer-Coster was an extraordinary figure in the annals of art history, a woman whose brush captured the very essence of beauty and stillness in a world that often tried to silence her voice. Born into a society where the art world was dominated by men, Vallayer-Coster defied the odds, her talent and tenacity illuminating the path for future generations. With a palette rich in color and emotion, she crafted still lifes that were not mere depictions of objects but vibrant celebrations of life itself. Her paintings, imbued with a delicate balance of light and shadow, speak to the resilience and grace that defined her journey. Accepted into the prestigious Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture at the tender age of 26, she stood as a beacon of excellence in a male-dominated institution, earning the admiration of luminaries like Marie Antoinette. Vallayer-Coster's legacy is not just in the captivating beauty of her art but in the indomitable spirit and unwavering dedication that continue to inspire and uplift the hearts of those who follow in her footsteps.
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