Set of five vintage flower still life paintings.

Set of five vertical paintings of flowers, each representing a different type of flower on a black background. Painted in Germany in the second half of the 20th century. The flowers depicted are: sunflowers, chrysanthemums, magnolias, physalis, and quilted candle. Each painting bears the artist's signature in the bottom right corner. The artistic genre of still life has its origins in antiquity but truly flourished in the modern era, particularly in the 16th and 17th centuries. The term "still life" was coined in the 17th century and describes paintings representing inanimate objects such as flowers, fruits, glasses, books, or dead animals. Today, still lifes are not only a fascinating window into past cultures but also an important part of art history that continues to inspire artists.