Rein Raamat 1931 Peonies. 1989

The author of the flower painting of a more romantic nature is the filmmaker Rein Raamat. Peonies still belong to the beds of Estonian country houses, they are rural flowers in our culture, the large lush multi-layered blossoms of which add colours to life. The selection of Rein Raamat is a classic, festive, even aristocratic view of peonies. Just as it is important to set the light in filmmaking, so is the case with the painting here. Transitions of light and shadow, exquisite play with accents, the result is an aesthetically balanced visuals that are pleasant to watch.