French School Late 19th Century / Vase Of Flowers / Oil On Cardboard

Floral Still Life – Oil on cardboard, late 19th – early 20th century

Superb oil on cardboard, dated to the late 19th or early 20th century, depicting a bouquet of flowers in a white porcelain vase.
This still life is distinguished by its striking modernity for the time, departing from the classic academic treatment of floral still lifes. The painting captures a delicate mix of country and garden flowers: vibrant poppies, soft roses, bright blue bellflowers, and small yellow wildflowers.
The spontaneous arrangement of the bouquet, the contrast of colors, and the subtle play of light on the vase and leaves give the work a remarkable freshness and freedom of expression.
This resolutely modern style evokes the influence of Odilon Redon, a master of symbolism, known for his vibrant and dreamlike floral compositions. The choice of intense colors and the way in which the flowers almost seem to float in space bear witness to this artistic lineage, where still life becomes a true celebration of color and movement.

46 x 34 on view
64 x 53 with frame