Italian school (XX) - Natura morta

Elegant oil painting on canvas depicting a sumptuous bouquet of flowers in a classical and Baroque style. The painting shows a large and lush bouquet composed of pink and red peonies, white lilies, red gladioli, chrysanthemums, roses and many other wildflowers, arranged masterfully in an elegant ornamental vase in classical style. The vase features an architectural base with small columns and a central medallion with a lion’s head, typical of floral compositions from the 18th and 19th centuries. The composition is very rich and full of movement: the flowers overflow from the vase with natural elegance, some branches and buds descend downward, creating a beautiful cascading effect. The colors are intense and vibrant (shades of pink, red, white, yellow and dark green) that contrast splendidly with the dark, almost black background.