Still Life

Rooted in quiet contemplation, still life reveals the poetry of everyday objects. Our collection transforms the ordinary into the eternal—vessels of memory, harmony, and light.

  • Irises (1890)

    Irises (1890)

    Vincent van Gogh (Dutch, 1853–1890)

    A vibrant explosion of blue and violet irises, their petals alive with motion, painted with thick, urgent brushstrokes that pulse with emotion.

  • Flowers in a Crystal Vase (c. 1882)

    Flowers in a Crystal Vase (c. 1882)

    Édouard Manet (French, 1832–1883)

    Luminous flowers burst from a crystal vase, their petals alive with color and light in this vibrant still-life.

  • A Vase of Flowers (1720s)

    A Vase of Flowers (1720s)

    Jan van Huysum (Dutch, 1682–1749)

    A lavish still-life where blooms and insects collide in hyper-detailed splendor, whispering secrets of beauty and decay.

  • Still Life wit Flowers (1870 – 1877)

    Still Life wit Flowers (1870 – 1877)

    Auguste Jouve (French, 1840–1896)

    A vibrant still-life of flowers, rich in color and texture, capturing nature’s fleeting beauty with delicate brushstrokes.

  • Still life with chrysanthemums, bellflowers, cornflowers and daisies in a white vase (1926)

    Still life with chrysanthemums, bellflowers, cornflowers and daisies in a white vase (1926)

    Sergey Chekhonin (Russian, 1878–1936)

    A vibrant still life where wildflowers erupt from a white vase, balancing botanical detail with expressive energy.

  • Dahlias Sur La Terrasse De L’oustalet, Saint-Tropez (1923)

    Dahlias Sur La Terrasse De L’oustalet, Saint-Tropez (1923)

    Henri Manguin (French, 1874–1949)

    A terrace alive with dahlias, where sunlight and shadow play across blossoms and tiles in a Fauvist dream.

  • Oriental Poppy and Coleus in a Cloisonné vase

    Oriental Poppy and Coleus in a Cloisonné vase

    Jessica Hayllar (British, 1858–1940)

    A refined still life featuring poppies and coleus in a cloisonné vase.

  • Pink Rose, Fruit and Still Life

    Pink Rose, Fruit and Still Life

    George Leslie Hunter (British, 1879–1931)

    A vivid still life with a pink rose and fruit in bold, expressive style.

  •  Still life with violin

     Still life with violin

    Bernard Meninsky (British, 1891–1950)

    “Still Life with Violin” is a still life painting by Bernard Meninsky, depicting a serene arrangement of a violin and other objects. The composition is simple, with soft colors, showcasing Meninsky’s sensitivity to form and light. This work reflects Meninsky’s deep observation and artistic expression of everyday items, conveying a tranquil and introspective mood.