{"product_id":"vase-de-fleurs","title":"Vase de Fleurs","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"63\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDimensions: 8 3\/8\" W x 11 1\/4\" H\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"116\"\u003eBold, layered, and unapologetically full of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"478\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"134\"\u003eVase de Fleurs\u003c\/em\u003e, painted in 1942 by Louis Pastour (1876–1948), is a vivid example of the artist’s late-career work—where color, texture, and confidence take center stage. Known as \u003cem data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"322\"\u003eLou Pintre dou Soulèu\u003c\/em\u003e (“The Painter of the Sun”), Pastour was celebrated for capturing the warmth and intensity of the South of France, and you can feel that same energy here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"853\"\u003eThe bouquet is dense and expressive, built from thick, sculptural strokes of paint applied with a palette knife. Rather than blending, the colors sit boldly beside one another—deep reds, ochres, creams, and greens—creating a surface that quite literally catches the light. It shifts throughout the day, revealing new depth and movement depending on where you’re standing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003eSet against a rich green ground, the composition balances structure and spontaneity: the grounded vase below, the blooms above in full, almost unruly expansion. It’s controlled, but never restrained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1385\"\u003eCreated during a period when Pastour was at the height of his technical maturity, this piece reflects both his signature impasto technique and his lifelong fascination with luminosity. His works—held in notable collections including the Musée d’Orsay—continue to resonate for their warmth, texture, and unmistakable presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1465\"\u003eFramed in a classic gilt frame, it feels both elevated and entirely livable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1537\"\u003eIt’s the kind of floral that doesn’t fade—and doesn’t try to behave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1831\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003eWhy We Love It:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003e• Original 1942 painting by listed French artist Louis Pastour\u003cbr data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003e• Signature palette knife technique with rich, sculptural impasto\u003cbr data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1694\"\u003e• Vibrant, sun-soaked palette that adds warmth and energy\u003cbr data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1754\"\u003e• A striking balance between structured composition and expressive movement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"2013\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1853\"\u003ePairs Well With:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003e• Marble, brass, and deeper tonal interiors\u003cbr data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1902\"\u003e• Other textured or post-impressionist works\u003cbr data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"1949\"\u003e• Spaces that can handle a little color—and a lot of personality\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Le Maé","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47962681802993,"sku":"VIN-VDF-ART","price":1425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0325\/4452\/2285\/files\/Vase_de_Fleurs_4.jpg?v=1775148703","url":"https:\/\/lemae.com\/products\/vase-de-fleurs","provider":"Le Maé","version":"1.0","type":"link"}