Bouquet of Small Chrysanthemums (Léon Bonvin)

Bouquet of Small Chrysanthemums is an 1861 watercolor painting by French artist Léon Bonvin. The work is a still life depicting a small, tightly arranged bouquet of chrysanthemums. It is a notable example of Bonvin's detailed and realistic style, particularly his mastery of watercolor techniques to capture the texture and color variations of the flowers.

The painting is characterized by its intimate scale and quiet, contemplative mood. Bonvin's attention to detail is evident in the rendering of individual petals and leaves, as well as the subtle play of light and shadow across the composition. The simplicity of the subject matter, combined with the artist's technical skill, contributes to the painting's appeal.

Bouquet of Small Chrysanthemums reflects Bonvin's artistic sensibilities and his focus on capturing the beauty of everyday objects. The painting is generally considered to be one of Bonvin’s more accomplished works and is representative of his contribution to 19th-century realist art. It is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.