The artwork, “Flowers and Strawberries,” created by Felix Vallotton in 1920, is an oil painting on canvas. It belongs to the Magic Realism movement and falls under the genre of still life. Presently, this piece is located in a private collection.
The artwork depicts a meticulous still-life arrangement, wherein the focal point is a glass vase filled with an assortment of vibrant flowers in varying shades of red, pink, and ivory. Adjacent to the vase, a shallow bowl brims with ripe, red strawberries, seamlessly blending with a few loose flowers and green leaves scattered across the white drapery that serves as the background. Vallotton’s use of rich, contrasting colors and careful attention to texture invite a contemplation of the intricate beauty found in everyday objects. The draped fabric, with its folds and shadows, adds depth and realism to the composition, encapsulating the essence of Magic Realism by balancing the ordinary with an underlying sense of enchantment.
