19th Century French Oil Painting of Roses Antique Some of the butterfies still

Some of the butterfies still bear there hand written specimen label

atmospheric quality

or layered into a gallery wall

earthy grey tones with expressive brushwork which perfectly capture the mood of the atmospheric rural landscape

with cream and green tones with pops of dark pink

19th Century French Oil Painting of Roses Antique Some of the butterfies stillA truly impressive French antique oil painting circa 1880 1890. This stunningly beautiful still life oil painting depicts an abundance of roses in a glass vase. The painting sits in it's original gilt wood frame, with ornate shell detailing to the design. It has a wonderful patina of aged elegance. Its large size make this an impressive statement piece. This truly is a beautiful authentic original artwork with real history. Dimensions: 80 x 72cms