Bunter Sommerblumenstrauß (1915)

This vibrant and unapologetically bold painting provides a vivid example of German Expressionism, as seen through the eyes of the talented Christian Rohlfs in 1915. In "Bunter Sommerblumenstrauß", Rohlfs explores the lively essence and natural beauty of a colorful bouquet of summer flowers, captured with a sense of immediacy and emotional intensity that characterizes his later work.The painting features an array of blossoms, predominately rendered in shades of red, complimented by splashes of blue, yellow, and green, which appear to burst forth from a vase positioned in the lower central part of the canvas. The background merges abstract brown and blue shapes, giving the impression of a shadowy room or perhaps floral elements, enhancing the central bouquet's radiant colors.Rohlfs used a loose, almost wild brushwork technique, where thick impasto is juxtaposed with thin, fluid strokes, conveying movement and a tangible sense of life emanating from the still life. His choice of a predominantly warm palette, accentuated by cool blue tones, captures the enchantment and ephemeral quality of flowers in full bloom during the summer months."Bunter Sommerblumenstrauß" is not just a depiction of a floral arrangement; it is an emotional rendering that reflects the artist's intense response to the world around him, making visible the vibrant interplay between color and form.