Renata Macchi, Still Life with a Vase of Flowers and a Little Bird, oil on canvas
An oil painting on canvas depicting a floral still life in the style of 17th-century Flemish painting. The composition features a dense bouquet of colorful flowers, including variegated tulips, carnations, blue bellflowers, and a large white zinnia at the center, arranged inside a white-and-blue ceramic vase decorated with Chinese-style motifs. The vase rests on a light-colored wooden surface with prominent grain, where two cherries and a small blue-and-yellow bird are placed on the left. The background is uniformly dark, contrasting with the vibrant colors of the flower petals. In the lower right corner are the painted initials “M.R.,” which correspond to the signature of Renata Macchi. The work is set within a bright red niche or frame.
60 x 80 cm.
