A beautiful iris with petals colored in shades of pink is the main subject of this still life, it is enthroned in a China vase placed on a book. The feather can suggest the work of writing and, by association, the pursuit of knowledge. Just like the little Colorado beetle that wanders around on the cover of the book, we can then think of the possible connections between the Nature and the Culture...
• TECHNIQUE : gesso coated wood panel, monochrome egg tempera underpaintings and multiple layers of thin colored oil glazings ( flemish technique ). The sides are gilded with copper leaf ( patinated aspect ).
• DIMENSIONS : 4.33 x 2.12 x 0.31 in / 11 x 5.4 x 0.8 cm
• SHIPPING AND DELIVERY : registered priority mail parcel with signature on delivery.
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