French antique oil canvas Joseph Touranjon Still life 1890-1910 Art deco signed
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This is an interesting work, undated but we believe to be painted around the turn of the century (1900) showing an androgynous figure, statue in the background on a substantial marble base, with a distinctly art deco feel to her (early for the art deco period) with a vibrant, explosion of colour in the foreground provided by a collection of Nasturtiums gathered together in an antique ceramic vase. It is against a dark ground, almost black which creates an effect of pulling us into the painting to discover more- we can see upon closer viewing the reflection of the vase on the polish of the table, also the edge of what appears to be a painted frame at the lower edge. There is a feeling that this was a painting slightly ahead of it's time - by an artist that produced limited diverse works. The frame we believe to be the original frame to the painting. Condition - The painting is in good antique condition, it was painted on a relatively coarse piece of natural linen, (we like this it adds texture and interest to the composition) stretched on a wooden frame- the oils have been varnished over, There is no damage to the painting or loss of paint or fading.
Frame - 19.25" x 22.25" - 49 cms x 57cms. Actual canvas 15 x 18.25. Or 38cms x 46.5cms. Weight 1.8 kilos unpacked. Should you have any questions at all please do not hesitate to ask.