Bernard Buffet's "Dahlias" exemplifies the French Expressionist painter's distinctive approach to still life, featuring boldly outlined flowers rendered in his characteristic angular, somewhat austere style. The work demonstrates Buffet's preference for dark, muted palettes and sharp contours, which convey psychological intensity rather than botanical accuracy. Like much of his output from the mid 20th century, the painting reflects his existential sensibility and mastery of printmaking techniques that influenced his painting practice.