May 17
Peonies (Pfingstrosen), (Details), (by 1906), by Wilhelm Bernatzik (Austrian-Hungarian, 1853 –1906), signed bottom right ‘Bernatzik’, oil on canvas, 80 x 100 cm, Private Collection
#Peonies#Pfingstrosen#Wilhelm Bernatzik#painting#my upload#oil on canvas#art#19th century#20th century#detail#painting detail#it is a beautiful delicate botanical oil painting by Austrian artist Wilhelm Bernatzik#Rather than carrying a hidden political meaning the artwork represents the artist's keen eye for en plein air nature#capturing the elegant fragile forms and vibrant color harmonies of spring blooms#The Artist: Wilhelm Bernatzik (1853–1906) was a prominent figure in the Viennese art scene#serving as a founding member and president of the Vienna Secession alongside Gustav Klimt#Symbolism of the Flower: In German peonies are called Pfingstrosen which literally translates to Pentecost roses#Christian symbolism they often represent the spring season divine love and the feast of Pentecost
