20th-Century English School, Still Life With Flowers gentle A fine early 20th-century oil

A fine early 20th-century oil on canvas depicting a seated older lady holding a book

During the period 1900-1930

The study is housed in a simple wooden frame and bears an estate stamp on the reverse

landscapes and interior scenes

He trained at the Academy of Arts in Vienna and elected to paint in a classical style despite many of his contemporaries opting for the avant-garde

20th-Century English School, Still Life With Flowers gentle A fine early 20th-century oilA fine 20th century still life depicting an abundant bouquet of flowers tumbling from an urn. This large and impressive piece is an homage to 17th century Dutch flower painting and it evokes a similar sentiment. We particularly love the vibrant roses, which dominate the middle view and seem to emerge from the canvas. The painting is signed B. Gardner in the lower right and held within a handsome gilt frame. Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 46 x 37