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Still Life with Flowers

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A feast for the eyes unfolds on a vibrant red tablecloth; it's a composition bursting with life. Lush, pink hydrangeas dominate, their voluminous blooms spilling from a clear vase. Interspersed amongst them are bright orange nasturtiums, adding a touch of fiery contrast. A white teapot, its curves smooth and elegant, stands sentinel alongside a small cup and saucer. A slice of cake rests invitingly on the pristine white tablecloth, a knife piercing another piece. Behind the floral arrangement, a striking backdrop presents a vividly painted face, and stylized figures, hinting at a sense of theatricality. The scene is bathed in soft, diffused light, which accentuates the textures – the velvety petals, the smooth porcelain, the rough surface of the cake. It's a still life that feels anything but still; it hums with a quiet, almost palpable energy, a celebration of the everyday transformed into something extraordinary.

Still Life with Flowers

Félix Edouard Vallotton

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Created:

1925

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Dimensions:

2682 × 3280 px
603 × 733 mm

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