13x18 Shade 119 / 119. stín. Vitali Komarov

This OE print of Vitali Komarov floral serigraph titled "119th Shade" is a contemporary tribute to the scientific and artistic legacy of Ferdinand Bauer.

In the context of Ferdinand Bauer’s "Fieldberg" color coding system, the number 119 designates a specific pale blue hue. 

By naming the piece after a specific code from Bauer’s chart, Komarov shifts the viewer's attention from the subject (the flower) to the science of color itself, highlighting how a single "shade" can carry historical and botanical significance.

Ferdinand Bauer (1760-1826) was exceptional among botanical artists for his incredible ability to recall and record colour. He used this numerical shorthand to record color data in the field during his voyages, such as the HMS Investigator expedition to Australia, allowing him to finish detailed paintings years later with exact color fidelity. 

In his artwork, Komarov uses this pale blue shade as the primary focus, depicting delicate flowers against a contrasting background.

13x18

2026

With Certificate of Authenticity