German expressionist artist Title: Still life with vase of flowers Period: First half of the 20th century Medium: Oil tempera on panel Dimensions: without frame 18.5 × 18.7 cm – with frame 27.5 x 27.5 x 3.5 cm Not signed Original frame in moulded wood and pastiglia. Gilded with pure gold leaf. In some places, the gilding on the frame is visibly detached. The painted surface is protected by glass The painting captures the essence of Expressionism through intense colours and bold brushstrokes. The painting is a key example of Expressionism, an artistic style that emphasises bold, unnatural colours, exaggerated forms, and themes of anxiety or spirituality. The subject depicts three pink roses in a blue vase, placed on a green and brown chequered surface, while behind the vase there is a deep blue background. The style is reminiscent of German expressionist and printmaker Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (1880-1938).