{"product_id":"still-life-with-dahlias-albert-trachsel","title":"Still-life with Dahlias - Albert Trachsel","description":"\u003cp\u003eA study of dahlias in a green vase by Swiss Symbolist artist Albert Trachsel, featuring bold colour contrasts and expressive brushwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlbert Trachsel, a Swiss artist known for his association with the Symbolist movement, presents a study of floral form in this still-life composition. The work features a central vase containing a cluster of dahlias, rendered with a focus on colour and texture rather than strict botanical accuracy. The petals are depicted with visible, rhythmic brushwork, creating a sense of movement within the static arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe background consists of a flat, saturated purple field, which contrasts with the yellow surface of the table below. This choice of colour creates a distinct separation between the foreground and the background, flattening the pictorial space. The green vase acts as a grounding element, its dark tone providing a visual anchor for the lighter, warmer hues of the flowers above. Trachsel employs a direct application of paint, allowing the texture of the medium to remain visible across the surface of the canvas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrachsel often moved between architecture, poetry, and painting, and his visual works frequently reflect a preoccupation with atmosphere and mood. In this piece, the simplicity of the subject matter allows the viewer to focus on the interplay of light and pigment. The composition avoids unnecessary detail, favouring a direct approach to the subject. The signature of the artist is visible in the lower right corner, confirming the work as a characteristic example of his later output. This print captures the specific tonal qualities of the original oil painting, preserving the balance between the cool purple backdrop and the warm, golden tones of the central floral arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/still-life-with-grapes-and-apples-ion-theodorescu-sion\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eStill-life with Grapes and Apples by Ion Theodorescu-Sion\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/albert-trachsel\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eAlbert Trachsel prints →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Albert Trachsel","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59463426670927,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59463428276559,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59463428309327,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Still-life-with-Dahlias_Poster_CompositorV1_1792129901179.jpg?v=1794368606","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/still-life-with-dahlias-albert-trachsel","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}