TreBella Events LLC, Shawn K. Somerville
Study of Two Pages
Photographed by Trene Forbes Photography
Florist’s Interpretation
The art piece that we selected is one of three studies made in preparation of the great painting depicting the coronation of the Dogaressa of Venice, Maria Foscari, in 1423. The two pages are standing with great poise and gracefulness as they await the beginning of the coronation. An amazing art piece creates feeling and emotion. Drawing inspiration from the two pages, our floral art piece displays grace and poise similar to that of the pages. We selected the rich colors of coral with touches of burgundy and gold to accent the painting. The rose was added as an ever-present symbol of grace and strength as the butterfly ranunculus adds the soft delicate touch. The goal is to look upon the floral piece with admiration and awe much like the pages did on that day of crowning centuries ago.
-Shawn Somerville
Study of Two Pages
Shawn K. Somerville/TreBella Events LLC @trebellaeventsllc
Title: Study of Two Pages
Artist/Creator: José Villegas y Cordero
Date of Creation: ca. 1882
Location: Second-floor landing, Great Staircase
This oil-on-canvas depiction of two pages was created by Spanish artist José Villegas as a study in preparation for his monumental painting, The Triumph of the Dogaressa, that dominates the Great Staircase at Anderson House. The finished painting depicts part of the festivities that took place in Venice in 1424 celebrating the election of Francesco Foscari as doge, or leader, of the independent Italian city. The doge’s wife, Marina— whose title was dogaressa—prepares to join her husband on the state barge, which will take the couple from their family palazzo to the doge’s palace on St. Mark’s Square. The Andersons acquired this and two other studies at the same time as the final painting, for which they paid $17,000.
Shawn Somerville
“I strive to provide high quality florals with unique twists on the design. Nothing brings me more joy than to walk the floral wholesaler floor; stumble across a quirky flower; and create something amazing with it!”