Zinnias in a Quimper Vase 1941

Harry Shokler’s “Zinnias in a Quimper Vase” from 1941 is a vibrant still life depicting a bouquet of zinnias in a white ceramic vase with a decorative blue and yellow design. The vase sits upon a checkered tablecloth. The zinnias are presented in a variety of colors, including reds, yellows, pinks, and purples. Shokler uses a bold, almost graphic style in his portrayal of the flowers, which are rendered in flat planes of color. The artist’s signature is located in the lower right corner of the artwork.