Mario Smeraglia (XX-XXI) - Il canto dei fiori
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Il canto dei fiori, an oil on canvas artwork from Italy dating from 2020+ and hand-signed.
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Title: The Song of Flowers
Artist: Mario Smaraglia
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 40x30 cm
A flamboyant floral composition opens like a fan from a red vase, the chromatic hub of a still life pierced by a luminous spring energy. The corollas, rendered in shades of pink, white, bright red, yellow, and blue, intertwine into an airy whole, in which every flower preserves its own presence while taking part in the harmony of the bouquet. The tallest stems lend dynamism to the composition, while leaves and small branches broaden its lateral breath.
The broad, visible brushstroke builds the petals through contrasts of light and color, suggesting their texture with quick and decisive gestures. The aqua-green background, modulated by clear transitions and light tonal variations, highlights the richness of the bouquet without weighing down the scene. On the supporting plane, scattered petals and leaves introduce a note of natural spontaneity, balanced by the dark shadow of the vase. The work conveys the generous and fleeting beauty of cut flowers, gathered in a festive and intensely decorative vision.
Title: The Song of Flowers
Artist: Mario Smaraglia
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 40x30 cm
A flamboyant floral composition opens like a fan from a red vase, the chromatic hub of a still life pierced by a luminous spring energy. The corollas, rendered in shades of pink, white, bright red, yellow, and blue, intertwine into an airy whole, in which every flower preserves its own presence while taking part in the harmony of the bouquet. The tallest stems lend dynamism to the composition, while leaves and small branches broaden its lateral breath.
The broad, visible brushstroke builds the petals through contrasts of light and color, suggesting their texture with quick and decisive gestures. The aqua-green background, modulated by clear transitions and light tonal variations, highlights the richness of the bouquet without weighing down the scene. On the supporting plane, scattered petals and leaves introduce a note of natural spontaneity, balanced by the dark shadow of the vase. The work conveys the generous and fleeting beauty of cut flowers, gathered in a festive and intensely decorative vision.
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Edition
Original
Artist
Mario Smeraglia (XX-XXI)
Title of artwork
Il canto dei fiori
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
40 cm
Width
30 cm
Style
Classical
Period
2020+
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