Airoldi, Still Life of Peonies, 1924, Oil on Canvas

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Still Life of Peonies Airoldi 1924 oil painting on canvas depicting a composition of flowers, pink peonies in a vase, … more Still Life of Peonies Airoldi 1924 oil painting on canvas depicting a composition of flowers, pink peonies in a vase, signed and dated B. Ajroldi 1924 on the bottom right.

A showy and lush floral composition, where the peony is the undisputed protagonist. Rendered with quick brushstrokes, the work skilfully contrasts the exuberant colors of the flowers against the dark background with barely visible elements, the view from a window on the left, a mirror with console on the right; the twisted vase itself and the support surface are inanimate elements, they appear in the background, shadowy, as if they should not interfere with the true protagonist of the painting, the peony.

An elegant and ancient flower that embodies love, affection, prosperity and nobility of soul, the peony is defined as the rose without thorns, a symbol of romantic love stories but also an auspicious, auspicious, lucky charm symbol. less