The artwork titled “Floral still life” by artist Paul Signac, dated approximately between 1920 and 1924, is executed using chalk and watercolor on paper. This piece, measuring 22 by 23.5 centimeters, is associated with the Impressionism and Neo-Impressionism movements. It falls under the genre of still life and is currently housed at the Albertina in Vienna, Austria.
The artwork depicts a vibrant still life composition featuring an array of flowers arranged in a polka-dotted vase. Signac employs a delicate and intricate use of chalk and watercolor to create a soft, yet vivid representation of the floral arrangement. The colors are bright and lively, highlighting the harmony between various shades of pinks, purples, greens, and yellows. The surrounding elements, including a stack of books on the left, are rendered in equally soft and complementary hues, creating a balanced and cohesive overall composition. The artist’s signature is visible in the bottom right corner, affirming its authenticity. The brushstrokes are loose and fluid, a characteristic technique of Impressionism, further enhanced by the pointillist influence indicative of Neo-Impressionism.
