Eugène Petit: A Delicate Hand and Vibrant Blooms Eugène Petit (1839–1886) stands as a quietly influential figure in the landscape of French Impressionism and decorative arts, often overshadowed by his contemporaries yet possessing a distinctive artistic vision rooted in meticulous observation and imbued with an undeniable sensitivity to color. Born in Paris amidst the burgeoning intellectual fervor of the Belle Époque, Petit’s early life remains somewhat elusive, though he received instruction from Henry Woodbridge Parton, a fellow American painter who fostered an appreciation for tonal harm…