筆觸簡單的花瓶承載冷冷的花葉線條，充滿寂寞情懷。來自「粉色時期」的作品之一，常玉善用黑瓶與粉菊的強烈對比，營造靜物畫的視覺趣味，並透過綠色桌面的延伸塑造空間感，作為一種對西方透視畫的實驗與變革。
Simple lines conjure the shape of a vase carrying chrysanthemums in a calm yet forlorn setting. One of his works from the "pink period," this painting testifies Sanyu' s adroit contrast of the dark vase and pink petals, allowing visual fun to simmer in a still life. With the depiction of a green tabletop, Sanyu creates a sense of space in what could be seen as an experimental approach to Western perspective painting.