Dahlias, the Garden at Petit-Gennevilliers, 1893 Gustave Caillebotte (1848-1894)

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We will add 1.6" (4 cm) additional blank canvas all over the painting for stretching.

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We not stretch and frame our oil paintings due to several reasons:
Painting reproduction is a high quality expensive product, which we cannot risk to damage by sending it being stretched.
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Additionally, due to the dimensions of the stretched canvas, the shipment price may exceed the price of the product itself.

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In Gustave Caillebotte’s "Dahlias, the Garden at Petit-Gennevilliers," painted in 1893, the viewer is immediately enveloped in a serene, sun-drenched world of flowers, architecture, and peaceful domesticity. Caillebotte’s mastery of both impressionist technique and architectural composition is evident in the way he meticulously constructs the scene, balancing the vibrant flowers with the structure of his home and greenhouse.

The painting is a celebration of color, with the red and yellow dahlias in the foreground providing a burst of vitality against the more subdued tones of the house and the greenhouse. Caillebotte’s love of gardening is palpable here - the flowers are painted with an attention to detail that reflects the artist’s passion for his own garden. The sky, a soft mix of blue and white, diffuses light across the composition, gently brightening the landscape without overwhelming the delicate contrasts between shade and sun.

A figure in the garden, likely his partner, stands casually in a light blue skirt and wide-brimmed hat, her focus turned inward as she examines something in her hands. She is dwarfed by the towering foliage around her, reminding us of the human presence nestled within the embrace of nature. The small dog at her feet gazes out, breaking the otherwise introspective mood of the scene and engaging with the viewer.

What makes this piece truly captivating is Caillebotte's application of perspective. The narrowing path leads our gaze from the foreground to the house, guiding us deeper into the artist’s private world. This play with depth, something he mastered in his Parisian cityscapes, is subtly woven into this more tranquil scene, connecting his past and present artistic interests. It’s a painting that radiates calm - a quiet moment in the late afternoon of a French summer, preserved through the eyes of a painter who loved both nature and the precision of form.