Flower painting signed and delivered with its certificate of authenticity

Against a muted ochre background, a profusion of peonies, their silky petals in delicate shades of powder pink and creamy white, seem to quiver under a soft, almost golden light. Each flower is painted with meticulous care: some are open at their peak, revealing a dense and abundant heart, while others, half-closed, hint at their future promise. A few petals have fallen, a reminder of the transience of beauty.