This original French floral still life oil painting by Pierre Ramel, signed and dated 1994, depicts an abundant bouquet of colorful flowers arranged in a transparent glass vase. Red, coral, peach, pale pink, white, violet and deep purple blossoms intermingle with vivid green foliage against a softly textured background of muted pink, lavender and warm grey.
The vertical composition draws the eye upward through an expressive arrangement of flowers, from the dark violet blooms at the top to the large pale blossoms near the base. Beneath the vase, a striking green and red patterned surface introduces a bold decorative element, contrasting with the delicate tonal variations of the background. The visible brushwork gives the petals, leaves and glass a lively, tactile quality, while the simplified forms and unexpected color combinations lend the painting a distinctly individual character.
Combining the enduring appeal of a floral oil painting with the expressive sensibility of French postwar figurative art, this signed 1994 work offers an engaging alternative to conventional botanical still lifes.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Technique: Oil on canvas
Date: 1994
Dimensions: 74 × 50 cm (29.13 × 19.69 in)
Framed in wooden floating frame
Signature: Signed and dated lower right
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Pierre Ramel (1927–1997) was a French painter born in Nancy, in northeastern France. According to biographical information published by Art Lorrain, he was introduced to painting by his mother, Simone Ramel...
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Still-life Paintings