Trandafiri
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From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
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From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
This painting shows a small bouquet of flowers in a dark, shadowy background. The flowers include a pale pink rose, a white rose with soft petals, and a few smaller white blooms. The leaves are dark green, and the stems look tangled, as if the flowers just fell or were placed loosely. The dark background makes the flowers stand out, almost like they’re glowing. The artist used shadows to create depth, which is a common way to draw attention to the light parts. Look up *chiaroscuro* next to see how artists use light and shadow like this.
