The Contest for the Bouquet 1866 by Seymour Joseph Guy Art Print (6 Sizes)
Seymour Joseph Guy's luminous The Contest for the Bouquet art print captures a lively moment in a richly furnished New York dining room, where two young children reach eagerly for a small bouquet held aloft by a girl in a blue skirt. The scene unfolds beside a laid dining table, gilt-framed paintings crowding the wall, and a carved wooden sideboard, all rendered with fine detail. Painted in oil on canvas in 1866, the work reflects the domestic genre popular in American painting of that era. The composition offers a warm, intimate portrait of family life, with a seated mother and an attentive younger child anchoring the playful tension of the contest. Guy's vivid color and careful handling of textiles and light make this a striking choice for a dining room, study, or family space.
From the American Wing collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Purchase, Gift of William E. Dodge, by exchange, and Lila Acheson Wallace Gift, 1992). Printed in Texas by GleeBeeCo on heavyweight matte archival, acid-free paper for rich colour and lasting detail. Available in 5×7", 8×10", 9×12", 11×14", 12×16", and 13×19" sizes, ready to frame in the dimensions you select. The print ships flat and unframed.
Features: USA Printed, Archival Grade, Acid Free, Reprint, Painting, Horizontal
Category: Artwork, People, Places
Genre: Genre Painting
Subject: Interiors, Children, Women, Family, Dining Rooms
Artist: Seymour Joseph Guy
Year: 1866
Museum: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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The Contest for the Bouquet 1866 by Seymour Joseph Guy Art Print (6 Sizes)