Still Life of Greek Vases and Three Paintings

Jean-Gabriel Eynard could only have made this still life outdoors, where there was sufficient light to capture his prized possessions. This study reveals his delight in the daguerreotype's uncanny ability to reveal intricate patterns while symbolizing his interest in the cause of Greek independence. He arranged twelve ancient Greek vases on fabric-covered tables beneath three paintings hanging on a rough plaster wall. The paintings depict the Madonna and Child and an unidentified baby, as well as a young woman who may be Eynard's wife at a younger age.