No. 132-042

Still Life.

Artist: Antoine Berjon

Date: 1820

Title: Floral Design

Antoine Berjon (1754-1843) was a French painter, lithographer, and engraver known for his still-life paintings and botanical illustrations. He was born in Saint-Pierre-de-Vaise, a suburb of Lyon, France, and began his artistic training at a young age. Berjon's work was influenced by the Dutch still-life tradition and he became known for his highly detailed and realistic depictions of flowers, fruit, and other objects. He was also skilled in the use of color, creating vivid and lifelike compositions.

In addition to his paintings, Berjon was also a talented lithographer and engraver, and his work was widely distributed in books and other publications. He was particularly well-known for his illustrations of plants and flowers, which were used in scientific texts and botanical journals.

Throughout his career, Berjon received numerous honors and awards, including the Legion of Honor, and his work was exhibited at the Salon de Paris. He continued to paint and create art until his death in 1843, leaving behind a legacy of beautifully rendered still-life paintings and botanical illustrations that continue to inspire and captivate viewers today.