“Ombelles dans un vase,” created by Bernard Buffet in 1965, is a notable piece within the Expressionist movement. This artwork falls under the genre of still life, depicting a vase containing umbels.
The artwork features strong, vigorous brushstrokes and a somewhat somber color palette that is characteristic of Expressionism. The vase, rendered in what appears to be shades of white and adorned with an ornamental design, holds twigs and flowers with a strikingly graphic and linear quality. The background maintains a minimalist approach, drawing the viewer’s focus to the central subject of the vase and its floral contents. The artist’s signature, boldly inscribed on the right side, further emphasizes the personal and expressive nature of the piece.
