Roses and Myrtles 1876

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"Roses and Myrtles" (1876) by Danish artist O.D. Ottesen, is a still life painting that showcases the delicate beauty of pink roses and myrtle blossoms. The painting's composition is simple, with the flowers arranged on a marble ledge against a dark background. Ottesen, known for his meticulous detail and realistic style, captures the textures and colors of the flowers with great precision. This intimate portrayal of natural beauty, housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, exemplifies the artist's mastery of still life painting.