Bouquet of Roses Recently sold Date: Early-Mid 20th century

Date: Early-Mid 20th century

the Salon d'Automne

The reflections and the light are well-balanced across the composition and the gray-blue gradient in the background adds a special depth to the work

About the Island: Saint-Honorat Island is one of two Lérins Islands located in the Bay of Cannes

reflections that the impressionists love so much

Bouquet of Roses Recently sold Date: Early-Mid 20th centuryAntique oil painting from France: Oil painting on canvas signed Hlne Bokanowski (1910 2000) and dated '57. The female artist Bokanowski created this simple and lovely still life, which is incredibly dynamic upon closer inspection. The paint is applied in thick and smooth brushes, creating interesting volume. There is a play of realism to the work, with the bright, almost "pop like" flowers emerging from the matte black background. About the artist: