"white Roses" – Fine 19th-century Oil On Canvas – Signed Louis Ducatel – Antique Floral Paintin

This 19th-century oil-on-canvas painting features a particularly expressive floral composition, showcasing numerous white roses accented by touches of red and foliage in various shades of green. The painting is housed in a magnificent, original antique frame—richly carved and adorned with floral motifs and scrolls—which plays an integral role in the overall aesthetic and character of the piece. The work bears the signature "Louis Ducatel," which is also repeated on a small plaque attached to the frame. The inscription "Roses blanches" (White Roses) is visible on the stretcher bar.

Frame: Original antique frame, richly carved
Subject: Bouquet of roses / floral still life; Louis Ducatel (1902–1999), French painter. Louis Ducatel holds a unique place in 20th-century French painting. An engineer and entrepreneur by training, he also devoted a significant part of his life to painting. His artistic career is documented in several specialized sources, notably the *Bénézit* and various artist reference databases. Passionate about the arts, Ducatel exhibited at the Bernheim Gallery and published books dedicated to his work. His painting is characterized by a highly personal approach to color and a rich, generous application of paint. He also experimented with new techniques, notably "Métacryl," a paint medium he developed himself. The work presented here, "Roses blanches," is an oil-on-canvas floral composition signed by Louis Ducatel, depicting a bouquet of roses in a vase. Its free, expressive brushwork and rich palette give this still life a striking decorative presence.