Pair Of Oils On Canvas - Floral Compositions In A Landscape In The Style Of Oudry

Elegant pair of oils on canvas depicting bouquets of flowers in a wooded landscape. Each composition features an abundance of flowers—peonies, roses, lilies, carnations—arranged in stone baskets or vases, on mossy ground or at the edge of undergrowth, in a soft, muted light. The ensemble is distinguished by its pictorial quality: the precise drawing, the subtle modeling of the petals, the refined color harmonies, and above all the integration of the bouquet into a landscaped background, according to a highly theatrical setting, typical of the second half of the 18th century. These works are part of the decorative tradition initiated by Jean-Baptiste Oudry (1686–1755), famous for his floral compositions with an ornamental purpose, intended for overdoors or woodwork panels. Their style clearly evokes the work of his workshop or his entourage, notably in the way of evoking nature with majesty, but without overload. The canvases are presented in gilded wooden frames, decorated with pearls and heart-shaped rays, typical of the Louis XVI period, perfectly in harmony with the decorative and noble character of the whole. Some wear from use.