1819
oil
canvas
From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art
Still Life with Flowers, Shells, a Shark's Head, and Petrifications is a 1819 oil by Antoine Berjon, depicting Flower, held at Philadelphia Museum of Art.
This painting shows a still life with a variety of objects. There are flowers in a green vase, shells, and a shark's head. The objects are arranged on a table with a red cloth. The flowers are pink and white, and the shells are different shapes and sizes. The shark's head is a light brown color and has sharp teeth. The background of the painting is dark, which makes the objects stand out. The arrangement of the objects and the use of light and dark colors creates a sense of depth and texture. This painting is held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Antoine Berjon (17 May 1754 – 24 October 1843) was a French painter and designer, among the most important flower painters of 19th-century France.
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