Flower bouquets in the style of the Dutch school

Two oil paintings on canvas in the style of the Dutch masters , each depicting an exuberant bouquet of flowers in a gadrooned vase. Original giltwood frames decorated with pearls and ribboned moldings. French School, 19th century.

Dimensions without frame: W: 60cm, D: 2.5cm, H: 80cm

Dimensions with frame: W: 71cm, D: 4cm, H: 91cm

19th century, circa 1860

Dimensions: L:71cm, D:4cm, H:91cm.

Condition report: slight deformation to one of the frames and a few scratches. The paintings are in very good condition.

Documentation:

Whether in lush bouquets, simple baskets, or elaborate garlands, floral arrangements are frequently depicted in Nordic painting. Rich in symbols and allegories, they invite peaceful meditation on earthly life and offer a meticulous celebration of nature's beauty.

Flower painters in the Netherlands and Holland during the 17th and 18th centuries were true specialists in the genre. At this time, when still-life painting flourished, flowers contributed to a genuine exaltation of this style through compositions painted from precise studies from nature. The presentation of these flowers took various forms: incredibly dense bouquets, often arranged in precious vases, or displayed in simple baskets or wickerwork, almost always standing out against dark backgrounds.

The Dutch school of painting enjoyed enormous success in France during the 19th century and its influence can be felt in all genres: landscape, still life and scenes of everyday life.