École européenne (1970s) - NO RESERVE - Éclat de fleurs





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NO RESERVE - Éclat de fleurs, an oil-on-canvas painting from France in the 1970s–1980s, in the posimpressionist style, measuring 45 cm high by 37 cm wide, original edition, signed, sold with a frame.
Description from the seller
Oil on canvas in the European school style, datable to the 1970s, depicting an elegant floral still life with a white vase arranged on a round table. The work is signed and dated at the bottom left.
The composition presents a bouquet of bright colors — reds, blues, purples, whites and greens — placed in a light-colored vase, set on a varnished wooden surface in which the reflection of the container can be seen. The background, resolved through an alternation of light and dark areas, adds depth and allows the luminosity of the vase and the colors of the flowers to stand out strongly.
The work sits within a line of European floral still life from the second half of the 20th century, with a modern, loose, and material-based craftsmanship. The artist combines a classical composition — flowers in a vase on a table — with a freer, more expressive execution, typical of the painting taste of the 1970s.
From a stylistic point of view, the broad, visible brushstroke stands out, with impasto on the flowers, the background, and the surface of the table. The painting does not seek a meticulous and academic description of the subject, but a plastic interpretation based on matter, color contrast, and the decorative presence of the whole.
The treatment of the vase is especially attractive, with whites, grays, and reflections that provide volume and luminosity. The flowers, built up with intense color patches, bring dynamism and freshness to the composition. The contrast between the dark background and the lightness of the vase reinforces the visual impact of the piece.
The work retains a marked decorative, elegant, and modern character, very suitable for interiors both classic and contemporary. Its balanced composition, its vivid palette, and its expressive handling make it a piece of strong visual presence.
The condition can be assessed in the photographs, which are part of the description. It is recommended to carefully review the images to appraise the overall state of the painting and its frame.
It comes framed with a light frame, in keeping with the artwork’s aesthetics. The frame is included as a gift along with the painting.
An especially attractive piece for lovers of floral still life, European painting of the 1970s, decorative compositions with flowers, and expressive painting technique.
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Seller's Story
Oil on canvas in the European school style, datable to the 1970s, depicting an elegant floral still life with a white vase arranged on a round table. The work is signed and dated at the bottom left.
The composition presents a bouquet of bright colors — reds, blues, purples, whites and greens — placed in a light-colored vase, set on a varnished wooden surface in which the reflection of the container can be seen. The background, resolved through an alternation of light and dark areas, adds depth and allows the luminosity of the vase and the colors of the flowers to stand out strongly.
The work sits within a line of European floral still life from the second half of the 20th century, with a modern, loose, and material-based craftsmanship. The artist combines a classical composition — flowers in a vase on a table — with a freer, more expressive execution, typical of the painting taste of the 1970s.
From a stylistic point of view, the broad, visible brushstroke stands out, with impasto on the flowers, the background, and the surface of the table. The painting does not seek a meticulous and academic description of the subject, but a plastic interpretation based on matter, color contrast, and the decorative presence of the whole.
The treatment of the vase is especially attractive, with whites, grays, and reflections that provide volume and luminosity. The flowers, built up with intense color patches, bring dynamism and freshness to the composition. The contrast between the dark background and the lightness of the vase reinforces the visual impact of the piece.
The work retains a marked decorative, elegant, and modern character, very suitable for interiors both classic and contemporary. Its balanced composition, its vivid palette, and its expressive handling make it a piece of strong visual presence.
The condition can be assessed in the photographs, which are part of the description. It is recommended to carefully review the images to appraise the overall state of the painting and its frame.
It comes framed with a light frame, in keeping with the artwork’s aesthetics. The frame is included as a gift along with the painting.
An especially attractive piece for lovers of floral still life, European painting of the 1970s, decorative compositions with flowers, and expressive painting technique.
SHIPPING TO COUNTRIES REQUIRING CUSTOMS MAY INCUR SURCHARGES.

