A Large Bouquet of Flowers with Roses, Nasturtium and Butterflies
Technique: Giclée quality print
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We are delighted to present "A Large Bouquet of Flowers with Roses, Nasturtium and Butterflies," a radiant work by the esteemed artist Josef Lauer. This painting captivates viewers with its vibrant assembly of flora, showcasing an array of blossoms bursting with life and color.The composition features a lavish bouquet of flowers, arranged elegantly in a decorative vase. Prominent among the floral selection are voluptuous roses in shades of deep pink, soft white, and striking red, each petal painted with meticulous attention to detail and texture. Accompanying the roses are the bright, cheerful faces of nasturtiums in sunset hues of orange and yellow, their rounded leaves adding a fresh green contrast.Adding to the bouquet's charm are dashes of blue from delicate forget-me-nots and possibly some bellflowers, which introduce a cool tone to balance the warm reds and yellows. The setting is enhanced further by subtle visitors - butterflies that flutter gently about the arrangement, their presence adding a sense of life and ephemeral beauty.The backdrop is a simple, dark curtain that throws the vibrant colors into sharp relief, highlighting Lauer's skill in manipulating light and shadow to enhance the natural beauty of his subjects. The whole composition is a feast for the eyes, a celebration of nature's diversity and the art of still life painting.This painting not only exemplifies Lauer's mastery over the still life genre but also evokes a sense of timeless beauty and the joy of nature. It invites viewers to pause and appreciate the intricate details and the quiet harmony of its elements.
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Josef Lauer was born 1818 in Vienna. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in the class of Sebastian Wegmayr, Joseph Mössmer, Thomas Ender und Franz Steinfeld. Lauer focused on painting still lifes with flowers and fruits, where he was the first depicting floral still lifes integrated in landscapes. His first exhibition was 1840, then he showed his works in different exhibitions also at the Austrian Kunstverein. Since 1861 he was also a member of the Viennese Künstlerhaus. He lived and worked solely in Vienna.
Josef Lauer died 1881 in Vienna.