Flori (Crizanteme)

Flori (Crizanteme)

Ștefan Luchian

1912

unspecified

From the collection of Art Museum of Constanta

About this work

This painting shows a dark vase filled with wilting flowers. The blooms are mostly white and pale yellow, with a few red and green leaves mixed in. The background is a mix of earthy browns and greens, blurry and indistinct. The flowers look almost dead, their petals drooping and some already falling. The dark vase contrasts sharply with the light colors of the flowers, making them stand out. If you like this style of painting, look up chiaroscuro next.

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