Genre painting "Flower scent" was executed by good-listed painter of Spanish origin Mariano Alonso Perez (1856 Saragossa - 1930 Madrid). He worked in 1881 in Rom, since 1890 in Paris. Primarily genre scenes, such as "Anecdotes from the time Luis´XV", among others: "Tío Jorge"; "El paso del viático por entre una mascarada",(1881). Later left the painting and constructed only mechanical apparatuses.

Literature: Artists lexicons by Thieme/Becker ; Benezit, Saur; in on-line : ADEC Index.

Inscription: signed lower right: Perez Alonso ( indistinctly).

Technique: oil on wood. Original period gilt frame.

Measurements: unframed w 12 1/2" x h 16 1/8" (31,7 x 41 cm), framed w 21 1/8" x h 24 3/4" ( 53,5 x 63 cm).

Condition: in very good condition.