Still-Life on a Lady's Worktable

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Still-Life on a Lady's Worktable, a painting by Ferdinand von Wright, created in 1868. This oil on canvas artwork, measuring 31.5 cm x 38 cm, is part of the Ateneum collection.

The painting depicts a still life arrangement on what appears to be a richly colored red cloth or table covering with a dark, almost black, patterned design. The centerpiece is a vase (partially visible) holding a bouquet of flowers. The bouquet prominently features a large, pale creamy-white lily and a pink rose. Other greenery is also present in the arrangement.

To the lower left of the flowers, there are several books stacked on top of each other. The top book is dark-colored with what looks like a gold design or embellishment on its cover. A partially visible inscription on the second book suggests a date, "1868". Below the books, there is a smaller stack of what appears to be photographs or papers.

Resting near the flowers and books is a dark brown, rectangular case or box, possibly a sewing kit or jewelry box, with a small pair of scissors visible on top. The overall lighting is subdued, creating a dark and somewhat moody atmosphere. The focus is sharply on the flowers and objects in the foreground, with the background fading into a deep, dark tone.