Alfred Paul Emil Etienne Dumont (1828-1894) - Fleurs dans un vase bleu
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Fleurs dans un vase bleu is a nineteenth-century oil painting from France by Alfred Paul Émile Étienne Dumont, signed and sold with frame.
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Alfred Paul Émile Étienne Dumont (1828-1894)
Bouquet de fleurs dans un vase bleu (Ramo de flores en un jarrón azul)
Oil painting – Swiss School of the 19th century
Delicate floral painting signed Dumont, presented under the name of Alfred Paul Émile Étienne Dumont (1828-1894), Swiss painter of the 19th century linked to European realism and to the pictorial tradition of the Geneva and Düsseldorf schools.
The work depicts an exuberant bouquet of flowers arranged in an elegant deep-blue vase, whose chromatic intensity contrasts with the luminosity of the white, yellow and pinkish flowers.
The composition stands out for its balance, the sensitivity in color treatment, and a painting execution that combines descriptive naturalism with a free and expressive brushstroke.
Description of the work
The center of the composition is occupied by an abundant floral bouquet in which flowers of different varieties and tones are combined.
White and yellow flowers predominate, accompanied by small pink and violet touches that enrich the color harmony.
The set is arranged in a dark blue rounded vase, whose surface shows interesting light reflections that add volume and depth.
At the bottom, some flowers rest on the supporting surface, introducing an element of spontaneity that breaks the vertical arrangement of the bouquet.
The background, resolved with neutral and earthy tones, allows the viewer to focus on the flowers and the color contrasts.
The painting presents particularly interesting handling of the petals, built with small overlapped brushstrokes that suggest their different textures without resorting to overly meticulous definition.
The treatment of the leaves and stems is more synthetic, contributing to a sense of movement and naturalness.
Style, pictorial quality and influences
The work relates to the tradition of European floral still life of the 19th century, a genre that underwent significant evolution from academically precise compositions to freer interpretations focused on light and color.
Its painterly language shows affinities with the realism and naturalism developed during the latter half of the 19th century.
Attention to chromatic variations, the representation of light effects, and the spontaneity of certain brushstrokes reflect a sensibility close to the trends that preceded impressionism.
In this sense, stylistic parallels can be seen with French floral painting by Henri Fantin-Latour, especially for the intimate arrangement of the bouquet and the use of neutral backgrounds that allow the flowers’ chromatic qualities to stand out.
There are also general affinities with the still life tradition developed by painters of the French and Swiss schools of the 19th century, where the representation of flowers formed a field of experimentation around light, matter and chromatic harmony.
These comparisons should be understood as stylistic references, without implying a direct documented relationship between the artists.
One of the most attractive aspects of the painting is the contrast between the luminosity of the flowers and the chromatic depth of the blue vase.
The combination of warm whites, yellows, pinks and blue-green creates a balanced composition of notable tonal richness.
The brushwork, visible and relatively loose in certain areas, brings freshness to the overall piece and avoids an excessively rigid representation.
The result is an elegant and decorative still life that nevertheless maintains evident pictorial interest.
About the artist: Alfred Paul Émile Étienne Dumont (1828-1894)
Alfred Paul Émile Étienne Dumont was born on June 13, 1828, in Baulmes, Switzerland, and died on August 7, 1894, in Geneva.
He was a Swiss painter whose artistic activity developed mainly during the second half of the 19th century.
Initially oriented toward legal studies, he decided to devote himself to painting and began his artistic training in Geneva, where he studied with Jean-Léonard Lugardon (1801-1884).
Subsequently he moved to Düsseldorf, one of the main European centers of artistic training during the 19th century, especially recognized for its genre and landscape painting school.
During this stage he established connections with artists linked to the Düsseldorf School, among them Benjamin Vautier (1829-1898), a notable representative of genre painting.
Later he completed his training in Paris, in the studio of Charles Gleyre (1806-1874), a Swiss painter of great importance in 19th-century art education.
His career was marked by travels and contact with different European cultural environments, especially in Switzerland, France, Germany and Italy.
Dumont mainly cultivated landscape and genre scenes, developing a pictorial language based on naturalistic observation, compositional balance and sensitivity to atmospheric effects.
His production sits within the realistic and academic European tendencies of his time, also showing progressive freedom in brushwork.
Recognition and institutional presence
Alfred Dumont’s work is documented in institutions and specialized publications dedicated to 19th-century Swiss art.
Among his known compositions is Sortie de l'église en Valais (1890), housed in the Musée d'art et d'histoire de Genève.
His artistic career has been the subject of research and exhibitions, including the one dedicated to his legacy under the title L'héritage insoupçonné d'Alfred Dumont (1828-1894).
The artist also has a track record in the international auction market, especially in Switzerland, where landscapes and genre scenes from his production have been presented.
Characteristics of the work
Artist: Alfred Paul Émile Étienne Dumont (1828-1894).
Name in French: Alfred Paul Émile Étienne Dumont – Peintre suisse.
Descriptive title: Ramo de flores en un jarrón azul.
French title: Bouquet de fleurs dans un vase bleu.
Technique: Oil.
School: 19th-century Switzerland.
French designation: École suisse du XIXe siècle.
Genre: Floral still life.
Style: Naturalist realism, with affinities to 19th-century European floral painting.
Signature: Signed “Dumont” in the lower right corner.
Display: Framed in a decorative classical-style frame, with vegetal ornamentation and gilded finishes.
Condition report
The work shows signs of age and conservation visible in the photographs.
The frame shows wear, rubbing and small losses in its decoration and finish, in keeping with its old appearance.
The frame is included as a gift, with no commercial value, and is not part of the painting’s monetary appraisal.
The photographs are an integral part of the description and allow appreciation of the piece’s characteristics and condition.
Shipping and international terms
The work will be carefully packaged using appropriate protective materials to ensure its safety during transport.
Shipping will be carried out by a transport company with a tracking number.
Important information for international buyers:
Any duties, import taxes, customs handling charges and other fees arising from the work entering the destination country will be the buyer’s responsibility, where applicable.
Ships to insular territories, outermost regions or destinations with special logistical conditions may be subject to transport surcharges.
This may affect, among other destinations, the Canary Islands, Balearic Islands, Azores, Madeira, Corsica and certain overseas territories.
It is recommended to check shipping conditions for these destinations in advance.
Seller's Story
At ARTEMISA we specialize in the selection and auction of artworks, antiques, and collectible items, combining experience, passion, and special care in the choosing and presentation of each piece.
Throughout our journey we have assembled a catalog of more than 10,000 works, spanning a wide variety of schools, styles, and periods, with particular attention to painting and European art. The pieces mainly come from private collections and other selected sources, which allows us to maintain a broad, diverse, and continually renewing offering.
Each work is studied and presented with the aim of providing the collector with rigorous and transparent information, paying special attention to its cataloging, condition, and artistic context.
We work for both seasoned collectors and those who are just beginning to discover the world of art, offering—from accessible works to pieces of special historical, artistic, or decorative interest.
At ARTEMISA we understand each auction as an opportunity to discover, conserve, and give new life to works with history, connecting them with collectors around the world.
Translated by Google TranslateAlfred Paul Émile Étienne Dumont (1828-1894)
Bouquet de fleurs dans un vase bleu (Ramo de flores en un jarrón azul)
Oil painting – Swiss School of the 19th century
Delicate floral painting signed Dumont, presented under the name of Alfred Paul Émile Étienne Dumont (1828-1894), Swiss painter of the 19th century linked to European realism and to the pictorial tradition of the Geneva and Düsseldorf schools.
The work depicts an exuberant bouquet of flowers arranged in an elegant deep-blue vase, whose chromatic intensity contrasts with the luminosity of the white, yellow and pinkish flowers.
The composition stands out for its balance, the sensitivity in color treatment, and a painting execution that combines descriptive naturalism with a free and expressive brushstroke.
Description of the work
The center of the composition is occupied by an abundant floral bouquet in which flowers of different varieties and tones are combined.
White and yellow flowers predominate, accompanied by small pink and violet touches that enrich the color harmony.
The set is arranged in a dark blue rounded vase, whose surface shows interesting light reflections that add volume and depth.
At the bottom, some flowers rest on the supporting surface, introducing an element of spontaneity that breaks the vertical arrangement of the bouquet.
The background, resolved with neutral and earthy tones, allows the viewer to focus on the flowers and the color contrasts.
The painting presents particularly interesting handling of the petals, built with small overlapped brushstrokes that suggest their different textures without resorting to overly meticulous definition.
The treatment of the leaves and stems is more synthetic, contributing to a sense of movement and naturalness.
Style, pictorial quality and influences
The work relates to the tradition of European floral still life of the 19th century, a genre that underwent significant evolution from academically precise compositions to freer interpretations focused on light and color.
Its painterly language shows affinities with the realism and naturalism developed during the latter half of the 19th century.
Attention to chromatic variations, the representation of light effects, and the spontaneity of certain brushstrokes reflect a sensibility close to the trends that preceded impressionism.
In this sense, stylistic parallels can be seen with French floral painting by Henri Fantin-Latour, especially for the intimate arrangement of the bouquet and the use of neutral backgrounds that allow the flowers’ chromatic qualities to stand out.
There are also general affinities with the still life tradition developed by painters of the French and Swiss schools of the 19th century, where the representation of flowers formed a field of experimentation around light, matter and chromatic harmony.
These comparisons should be understood as stylistic references, without implying a direct documented relationship between the artists.
One of the most attractive aspects of the painting is the contrast between the luminosity of the flowers and the chromatic depth of the blue vase.
The combination of warm whites, yellows, pinks and blue-green creates a balanced composition of notable tonal richness.
The brushwork, visible and relatively loose in certain areas, brings freshness to the overall piece and avoids an excessively rigid representation.
The result is an elegant and decorative still life that nevertheless maintains evident pictorial interest.
About the artist: Alfred Paul Émile Étienne Dumont (1828-1894)
Alfred Paul Émile Étienne Dumont was born on June 13, 1828, in Baulmes, Switzerland, and died on August 7, 1894, in Geneva.
He was a Swiss painter whose artistic activity developed mainly during the second half of the 19th century.
Initially oriented toward legal studies, he decided to devote himself to painting and began his artistic training in Geneva, where he studied with Jean-Léonard Lugardon (1801-1884).
Subsequently he moved to Düsseldorf, one of the main European centers of artistic training during the 19th century, especially recognized for its genre and landscape painting school.
During this stage he established connections with artists linked to the Düsseldorf School, among them Benjamin Vautier (1829-1898), a notable representative of genre painting.
Later he completed his training in Paris, in the studio of Charles Gleyre (1806-1874), a Swiss painter of great importance in 19th-century art education.
His career was marked by travels and contact with different European cultural environments, especially in Switzerland, France, Germany and Italy.
Dumont mainly cultivated landscape and genre scenes, developing a pictorial language based on naturalistic observation, compositional balance and sensitivity to atmospheric effects.
His production sits within the realistic and academic European tendencies of his time, also showing progressive freedom in brushwork.
Recognition and institutional presence
Alfred Dumont’s work is documented in institutions and specialized publications dedicated to 19th-century Swiss art.
Among his known compositions is Sortie de l'église en Valais (1890), housed in the Musée d'art et d'histoire de Genève.
His artistic career has been the subject of research and exhibitions, including the one dedicated to his legacy under the title L'héritage insoupçonné d'Alfred Dumont (1828-1894).
The artist also has a track record in the international auction market, especially in Switzerland, where landscapes and genre scenes from his production have been presented.
Characteristics of the work
Artist: Alfred Paul Émile Étienne Dumont (1828-1894).
Name in French: Alfred Paul Émile Étienne Dumont – Peintre suisse.
Descriptive title: Ramo de flores en un jarrón azul.
French title: Bouquet de fleurs dans un vase bleu.
Technique: Oil.
School: 19th-century Switzerland.
French designation: École suisse du XIXe siècle.
Genre: Floral still life.
Style: Naturalist realism, with affinities to 19th-century European floral painting.
Signature: Signed “Dumont” in the lower right corner.
Display: Framed in a decorative classical-style frame, with vegetal ornamentation and gilded finishes.
Condition report
The work shows signs of age and conservation visible in the photographs.
The frame shows wear, rubbing and small losses in its decoration and finish, in keeping with its old appearance.
The frame is included as a gift, with no commercial value, and is not part of the painting’s monetary appraisal.
The photographs are an integral part of the description and allow appreciation of the piece’s characteristics and condition.
Shipping and international terms
The work will be carefully packaged using appropriate protective materials to ensure its safety during transport.
Shipping will be carried out by a transport company with a tracking number.
Important information for international buyers:
Any duties, import taxes, customs handling charges and other fees arising from the work entering the destination country will be the buyer’s responsibility, where applicable.
Ships to insular territories, outermost regions or destinations with special logistical conditions may be subject to transport surcharges.
This may affect, among other destinations, the Canary Islands, Balearic Islands, Azores, Madeira, Corsica and certain overseas territories.
It is recommended to check shipping conditions for these destinations in advance.
Seller's Story
At ARTEMISA we specialize in the selection and auction of artworks, antiques, and collectible items, combining experience, passion, and special care in the choosing and presentation of each piece.
Throughout our journey we have assembled a catalog of more than 10,000 works, spanning a wide variety of schools, styles, and periods, with particular attention to painting and European art. The pieces mainly come from private collections and other selected sources, which allows us to maintain a broad, diverse, and continually renewing offering.
Each work is studied and presented with the aim of providing the collector with rigorous and transparent information, paying special attention to its cataloging, condition, and artistic context.
We work for both seasoned collectors and those who are just beginning to discover the world of art, offering—from accessible works to pieces of special historical, artistic, or decorative interest.
At ARTEMISA we understand each auction as an opportunity to discover, conserve, and give new life to works with history, connecting them with collectors around the world.
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Artist
Alfred Paul Emil Etienne Dumont (1828-1894)
Title of artwork
Fleurs dans un vase bleu
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
France
Condition
Fair condition
Height
39 cm
Width
32 cm
Depiction/theme
Plants and flowers
Style
Post-Impressionism
Period
19th century
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