Pinks and Clematis in a Crystal Vase

'Pinks and Clematis in a Crystal Vase' is a painting by Édouard Manet, which prominently presents a still life of vividly colored 'oeillets', or pinks, from the Dianthus genus, and clematis blossoms arrayed in a crystal vase. Rendered using oil on canvas, this vibrant composition is displayed at the esteemed Musée d'Orsay in Paris. Produced in July 1882 at Rueil, it indicates Manet's fascination with floral still lifes toward the end of his career. Though Manet's body of work is often associated with Impressionism, this painting overflows with a more naturalistic charm.