This charming still life captures the character of a resilient plant in an aging vessel. Painted in acrylic over gold leaf, the piece showcases a prickly pear cactus with multiple orange blooms, its pads covered in distinctive dots of color. The turquoise blue pot is intentionally chipped and distressed, adding a rustic, textured element that contrasts beautifully with the luxurious, smooth reflectivity of the gilded background.