Anemone coronaria | dark design
Melanie Viola
Anemone coronaria | dark design
28 × 35 cm · about ⅙ the width of a 3-seat sofa
A meaningful share of this purchase goes directly to Melanie Viola.
Every Arthaus piece supports a living artist.
Art Analysis
From the artist, Melanie Viola
Centered flower on dark ground
This black and white photograph features a single flower head positioned in the upper half of the frame. A long, thin stem runs straight down from the center of the bloom to the bottom edge of the image. The entire subject is placed against a solid, dark background that fills the surrounding area. This arrangement creates a minimalist look where the light tones of the flower stand out against the deep black of the rest of the picture.
The flower head consists of several layers of petals that fan out from the middle. Just below the bloom on the right side, small, jagged leaves sprout from the stem. While the artist describes this species as a color sensation in nature, this specific monochrome version focuses on the shapes and tones of the plant. The light catches the edges of the petals and the texture of the leaves, contrasting with the uniform darkness of the background.
This piece belongs to a series that includes a version titled Anemone coronaria | bright design, which offers a different tonal approach to the same botanical subject.
Free Shipping
On all framed orders
100-Day Guarantee
Love it or return it
Gallery Quality
Museum-grade materials
Artist-Direct
Fair pay, every piece







