Poppies backlit against a green summer meadow, close-up by Laura Georgi Tier- und Ladschaftsfotografie

A single poppy flower backlit, photographed from the side. The light shines through the thin petals, making the red seem to glow from within. Behind it, a second flower fades into soft green and yellow, whilst the hairy stem remains as a fine line.

The poppy is one of the most short-lived flowers on our field edges. A single flower lasts only two to three days, after which the petals fall off. The plant is a light-dependent germinator and requires open soil to grow, which is why it tends to appear on freshly tilled ground: on embankments, fallow land and field margins. Following a decline due to post-war agriculture, it has made a comeback in many places. In 2017, it was voted Flower of the Year in Germany.

The vibrant red set against green and yellow creates a complementary contrast and makes a strong impression even in small formats. The artwork brings colour to bright, understatedly furnished rooms without being overwhelming. On acrylic glass, the red appears particularly rich; on canvas, it is softer and more painterly.

As wall art for the living room, bedroom, kitchen, dining room, hallway, doctors’ surgeries, waiting rooms and florists. A gift for birthdays, Mother’s Day, weddings and housewarmings.

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