German Expressionist Artist, Still Life with Vase of Flowers, Oil Tempera on Panel, 20th Century, Framed

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German expressionist artist
Title: Still life with vase of flowers
Period: First half of the 20th century
Medium: Oil tempera … Read more German expressionist artist
Title: Still life with vase of flowers
Period: First half of the 20th century
Medium: Oil tempera on panel
Dimensions: without frame 18.5 × 18.7 cm – with frame 27.5 x 27.5 x 3.5 cm
Not signed

Original frame in moulded wood and pastiglia. Gilded with pure gold leaf. In some places, the gilding on the frame is visibly detached. The painted surface is protected by glass

The painting captures the essence of Expressionism through intense colours and bold brushstrokes. The painting is a key example of Expressionism, an artistic style that emphasises bold, unnatural colours, exaggerated forms, and themes of anxiety or spirituality. The subject depicts three pink roses in a blue vase, placed on a green and brown chequered surface, while behind the vase there is a deep blue background. The style is reminiscent of German expressionist and printmaker Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (1880-1938). See less