STILL LIFE WITH A BOUQUET OF FLOWERS. ROSE J. LEIGH (1844-1920). IRELAND

An exquisite floral still life by the Irish artist Rose J. Leigh (1844-1920), depicting a luxuriant bouquet of garden flowers, executed in the traditions of late 19th-century European academic painting. The composition is based on a harmonious balance between the natural beauty of the subject and a refined decorative perception of form, characteristic of Victorian artistic culture. With remarkable sensitivity, the artist conveys the richness of natural forms, the variety of textures and the delicate nuances of the petals, creating a sense of freshness and vivid presence. The soft modelling of volumes, subtle transitions of light and shadow, together with the harmonious colour palette, underline the artist’s mastery of the classical floral still-life genre. The work reflects the characteristic 19th-century European artistic fascination with the natural world, where flowers became not only subjects of pictorial representation but also symbols of beauty, harmony and the fleeting nature of time. The painting is presented in a frame. Signature: Signed by the artist lower left: J. LEIGH. Dimensions: Painting: 69 × 58 cm. Frame: 72 × 66 cm. Material: Oil on canvas. Condition: Good collectible condition considering the age of the artwork.

Estimation:300€

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