Roses in a Blue-Green Vase 1942

"Roses in a Blue-Green Vase" is a watercolor painting by Finnish artist Helene Schjerfbeck, created in 1942. The work features a simple arrangement of pink roses in a muted blue-green vase, set against a soft brown background. Schjerfbeck's signature style of loose brushstrokes and muted colors creates a sense of tranquility and quiet beauty in this still life. The painting exemplifies Schjerfbeck's focus on capturing fleeting moments of nature, a theme that was prominent throughout her career.