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 l…