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Bernard Buffet — Arums, fond jaune (Arums, Yellow Background); and Lys et iris (Lilies and Iris)
Bernard Buffet

Arums, fond jaune (Arums, Yellow Background); and Lys et iris (Lilies and Iris)

Bernard Buffet's floral still lifes showcase his signature style of stark, angular lines and muted tones set against bold, contrasting backgrounds. In *Arums, fond jaune*, the elegant calla lilies emerge with dramatic tension against a vivid yellow ground, while *Lys et iris* presents a striking arrangement of lilies and irises rendered with his characteristic expressive austerity. Together, these works demonstrate Buffet's ability to transform the traditional floral genre into something rawly modern and emotionally charged.

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October 17, 2017

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Bernard Buffet, Arums, fond jaune (Arums, Yellow Background); and Lys et iris (Lilies and Iris)

Bernard Buffet's floral still lifes showcase his signature style of stark, angular lines and muted tones set against bold, contrasting backgrounds. In *Arums, fond jaune*, the elegant calla lilies emerge with dramatic tension against a vivid yellow ground, while *Lys et iris* presents a striking arrangement of lilies and irises rendered with his characteristic expressive austerity. Together, these works demonstrate Buffet's ability to transform the traditional floral genre into something rawly modern and emotionally charged.

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Bold Linework, Floral Subject, 20th Century, Post-War Artist, Muted Palette, Male Artist, Post-War Art, Yellow Tones, Expressionism, Linear Style, French Artist, Modern Art, Floral Still Life, Figurative Art, Established Artist, Somber Mood, Still Life

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