Signed modern painting, still life, Oil on canvas 1956, French school

Hello, I am offering an authentic work by Harry Seguela (1921-2001). This signed oil on canvas depicts a bouquet of anemones without water. Like many still lifes, this work has a strong symbolism. The anemone, also called "flower of the wind," symbolizes a new beginning in life and the hope of a flawless renewal. It also embodies care, devotion, and love. Gathered in a bouquet, anemones express affection and appreciation for others. The name "anemone" comes from the Greek word "anemos," which means "wind," because the anemone's delicate petals quiver in the breeze. A Roman legend tells that Zephyr, the god of the wind, fell in love with the nymph Anemona. The jealous goddess Flora then transformed Anemona into a flower so that Zephyr could only kiss her petals. On the back of the canvas, the painter wrote "anemones without water". His idea was to immortalize on a canvas a bouquet of anemones dried by the wind, which is impossible to achieve with these perennial flowers because they are too fine and too delicate. By representing dried flowers, he especially wanted to express the longevity of feelings, like a bouquet of eternal flowers. Dimensions of the frame: 52.5 cm X 61.5 cm. Dimensions of the work: 46 cm X 55 cm. The photos presented were taken indoors with an interesting play of light to be discovered in the last 5 photos. Through its colors and lighting, this painting exudes a rare and astonishing visual power. The future buyer will have every interest in seeking judicious lighting for its acquisition. This oil on canvas is in perfect condition. The natural wear visible around the flowers and on the edges is a desire of the painter in order to prematurely age his canvas. Many painters in the post-war years used this technique, which is representative of their time.