Still Life with Flowers, Shells, and Shark's Head by Antoine Berjon. A lush arrangement of pink roses and white flowers in a green vase alongside a shark's head and large seashells on a wooden surface.

Still Life with Flowers, Shells, and Shark's Head

Antoine Berjon

1819 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A striking 19th-century French still life combining lush floral blooms with intriguing curiosities of natural history.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Library · Study · Living Room
Placement
Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Terracotta clay

About the piece

An extraordinary 1819 composition by Antoine Berjon that juxtaposes delicate pink roses and white peonies with the curiosities of the natural world. The inclusion of a shark's head, seashells, and fossils reflects the era's fascination with science and the 'cabinet of curiosities,' all rendered with masterful precision against a deep, dramatic background.

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