05/30/2026
Just in: "Flowering" by Myron Barlow (1873–1937).
Best known for his intimate depictions of peasant life in Brittany, Barlow studied in Detroit before continuing his training in Paris at the Académie Julian. Settling in the village of Île-Tudy, he became one of the most celebrated interpreters of Breton rural life, creating scenes distinguished by their quiet dignity, refined draftsmanship, and luminous color harmonies.
Around 1909, Barlow's palette evolved toward the harmonious blues, grays, and mauves that would become a hallmark of his mature work. Critics praised these atmospheric compositions for their delicate tonal relationships and referred to many of them as his celebrated "blue pictures."
In Flowering, two women quietly arrange a basket of blossoms within a serene interior. Soft contours, flattened space, and a carefully balanced palette create a contemplative scene that reflects both Barlow's academic training and his embrace of modern color sensibilities.
Myron Barlow (American, 1873–1937)
Flowering
Signed lower left, titled on Flint Institute of Arts label verso
Image: 29" x 29"
Framed: 35¾" x 35¾"
Available now for $3850 through Michigan Art Gallery at Schmidt's Antiques. Please contact us with any inquiries.
