Peonies and Roses, Oil on Canvas, 19th Century, Framed

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The Antique Flower Paintings category presents a refined oil painting on paper mounted on canvas, an elegant floral still life

… Read more The Antique Flower Paintings category presents a refined oil painting on paper mounted on canvas, an elegant floral still life

dating to the 19th century. European painting of the 19th century.

The artwork stands out for its high execution quality and its harmonious composition, characteristic of the 19th-century pictorial tradition.

The subject depicts a rich polychrome bouquet of flowers: roses, tulips, anemones and wildflowers, naturally arranged inside

a terracotta vase, placed on a wooden surface. The flowers, painted with remarkable technical skill, reveal exceptional attention to detail,

to the material texture of the petals, and to the delicate chromatic nuances.

The dark background enhances the brightness of the colors and creates a refined contrast, giving the composition

depth and three-dimensionality. 19th-century floral painting.

The brushwork is soft yet precise, indicating an experienced hand and a solid academic training.

The painting is signed lower left Bonneton and dated 1826, a French painter active in the 19th century.

The artwork is housed in an elegant gilded frame. The oil on paper shows imperfections caused by time and wear.

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Canvas size: 64 x 49 cm
Framed size: 78 x 64 cm
Depth: 8 cm
Weight: 4.4 kg

Restored painting | French origin | 19th century | French still lifes of the 19th century See less