Roses in a Black Vase French School | Circa 1875–1895 Oil on canvas • Date: Early 19th century

• Date: Early 19th century

By James Walter Brown

Each panel captures a distinct scene

“The Penitent Magdalene”

Circa 1870–1895

Roses in a Black Vase French School | Circa 1875–1895 Oil on canvas • Date: Early 19th centuryRoses in a Black Vase Signed Louis Gongcreur (partially legible) French School Circa 18751895 Oil on canvas A richly atmospheric late 19th century French floral still life, capturing a bouquet of roses arranged in a deep black vase against a dark, tonal ground. The composition reflects the academic realism and salon tradition that defined French painting during the Belle poque. The blooms are rendered with careful attention to light and texture, with