A floral still life signed by Denise and painted in oil on canvas. The composition stands out for its raised paint surface and its combination of yellow, orange and pink flowers against an ochre background.
The paint surface takes centre stage
The image is built through a thick application of paint. The strokes of the petals create relief on the canvas, while stems and leaves structure the arrangement of the flowers. Dark centres contrast with the light colours of the petals.
Dynamism and presentation
To counterbalance the visual weight of the floral impasto, the background is rendered with quick, curved and energetic strokes in earth tones, creating a sense of movement around the bouquet.
The canvas is presented in a cream-toned frame with a crackled finish and gilt fillets.
Technical details
Artist: Denise.
Title / Subject: Bouquet of flowers (floral still life).
Period: Third quarter of the 20th century (approximately the 1960s–1970s).
Technique and support: Oil with heavy impasto on canvas.
Dimensions: 45 × 37 cm (work) | 55 × 47 cm (with frame).
Signature and inscriptions: Signed “Denise” in the lower right corner.
Provenance: Secondary art market, private collection.
Condition: Very good. The thick paint layer adheres firmly to the canvas, with no loss of material, particularly important in a work with such pronounced relief. The wooden stretcher is original. The frame has surface wear.
Inspection guarantee: A guaranteed 30-day return period to inspect the work in person.
The Taller Note
The yellow, orange and pink flowers stand at different heights, connected by green stems running diagonally through the composition. Thick, separate strokes build the petals around dark centres. In the background, light marks follow an oblique direction and reveal glimpses of the underlying ochres. The relief of the paint distinguishes the flowers’ surfaces from the areas around them.
