Still life with different field flowers in a ceramic vase was executed by German painter Gerhard Nesvadba (born 1941).

Gerhard Nesvadba was born in 1941 in Darmstadt, Germany near Frankfurt/Main.  In 1943 his family moved to Vienna, Austria, the country which Gerhard continues to live today.

His earlier drawings and illustrations began with pen-and-ink, and he later became fond of painting with oil on canvas, which he is most known for.

This black and white illustration is one
of Gerhard's very early pieces.  Many of his earlier illustrations are included in 
The World's Largest Graphic Collection at "Albertina", in Vienna.

Gerhard's first group art show was in Stockholm in 1968, and after a number of other expositions, his first one-man show was in Copenhagen in 1971.  That same year, he was offered a position as an Art Professor but declined as he was already a successful, professional painter. 

Since his beginning as an artist, Gerhard has become an extremely successful painter.  His original paintings are highly collected by selective art collectors all over the world. 

In 1994 Gerhard and his wife Hermine moved to Salzburg, Austria where he lives among The Alps, where he draws inspiration from nature all around him.

Gerhard's personal garden is one of his favorite joys.  He draws inspiration from the many flowering plants in his well manicured gardens, and his garden has been part of exhibitions of exceptional home gardens. 
He has chosen a wide variety of flowers including pansies, petunias and lupines in all colors which he frequently references when painting. 
His serene garden is where he spends much of his family time as well, and gives him endless inspiration for his art.

Inscription: signed lower right.

Technique: oil on canvas. Original period frame.

Measurements: unframed w 19 7/8" x h 23 7/8” (50,5 x 60,5 cm); framed w 24" x h 26” (61 x 71 cm).

Condition: in very good condition.