Bernard Buffet, *Still Life with Delft Vase*, Oil on canvas, 54 × 73 × 2.4 cm (21.3 × 28.7 in.), 1986

Still Life with Delft Vase, an oil painting from 1986 by Bernard Buffet (1928-1999). This piece, created during his mature period, is representative of Buffet, who produced numerous still lifes throughout his career. Red flowers arranged in a beautiful blue Delftware vase, an oval platter adorned with a butterfly motif, a green glass, and what appears to be a pear are sharply delineated with stark black outlines against a deep indigo background. In contrast to the desolate gray tones seen in his early works, this painting features vibrant colors and a highly designed composition, clearly showcasing Buffet's later artistic style. While meticulously capturing each object with precise linear drawing, the overall balance in creating an elegant and decorative composition demonstrates the unique perfection of Buffet's distinctive style within the still life genre.