Rosa Sera

About this work

This painting shows a dark vase with three roses—two pale yellow, one orange—set against a black background. The table beneath is a rough, light brown, almost like worn wood. The edges of the paper are stained and uneven, as if the paint bled through. The roses look simple but stand out because of the stark contrast with the dark vase. The artist used quick, loose brushstrokes, especially on the background and table. Next, look up Dugald Sutherland MacColl to see how he painted other quiet, everyday scenes.