Nicolas Baudesson (School), Still Life With Flowers

Nicolas Baudesson (School), Still Life With FlowersThis early 18th century French still life painting depicts flowers, including roses, arranged in a basket. Produced during the Baroque period, these sumptuous blooms explode from a basket with radiant splendour cramming the canvas with abundant vivacity. To appreciate the significance of this bountiful ensemble, we need to first consider the decadent environs of Louis XIV. At the Palace of Versailles, interiors were adorned with the most luxurious of

It’s interesting to note that throughout his career he stayed true to his father’s style

Rendered with glorious daubs and splashes of ebullient highlights

We particularly love her clenched fists and determined expression

This is one of a pair currently in the collection

which capture a reflection

Signed/dated and held within a later frame

Between 1935 and 1962

We love the glance

young man and girl are lit with strong contrast akin to chiaroscuro as the boy turns to talk with his sibling

Many of the smaller pieces were produced by budding artists within the household itself but

Could it be his daughter

While the wall hanging on the right is probably testimony to the long-established family history