Still Life “flowers In A Jar.” Anna Snellman (1884–1962). Finland

An elegant and luminous floral still life by Finnish artist Anna Snellman (1884–1962), depicting a refined arrangement of a bouquet of flowers in a jug. The work is imbued with a delicate lyricism and a focus on the beauty of everyday subjects—characteristics of Northern European painting from the first half of the 20th century.

The artist conveys the natural harmony of forms and colors through a loose brushstroke, subtle tonal transitions, and expressive painterly texture. The delicate color palette, built around natural shades, creates an impression of freshness, light, and quiet contemplation. The composition combines decorative expressiveness with a sensitive observation of nature, revealing the artist’s personal interpretation of the floral still life genre.

Signature: Signed “Anna Snellman” in the lower right corner.

Dimensions: Painting: 46 × 38 cm.

Medium: Oil on canvas.

Condition: The work is in good collectible condition. The pictorial surface retains the richness of its color palette and the expressiveness of the artist’s original style.

Provenance: European private collection.