Suzanne Valadon had a remarkable journey, born into poverty in Montmartre, she initially pursued a career as an acrobat in the circus, where she mingled with artists like Toulouse-Lautrec and Berthe Morisot. A fall from the trapeze ended her circus career, and she changed course to become a model and an artist. Valadon would become the first woman painter admitted to the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts. Through her art, Valadon challenged traditional norms, frequently portraying feminine desire. She also portrayed men as objects of desire by women, a departure from the typical male gaze. Bouquet De Tulipes shows a quiet moment, a still life within her colorful career.