Impressionistic still life of roses in a basket was executed by good listed Frwnch female painter of flowers Marie Hodieux ( Mme Beloux- Hodieux), born 1860 in Lyon, died 1897 in  Paris. Pupil of Andre Perrachon. Exhibited at Salon of Lyon since 1885, awarded with Second Medaille in 1892; exhibited in Paris Salon since 1895. She created many paintings with flowers, paying more attention to the decorative effect than to documentary accuracy.

Her works are in Museum of Lyon.

Literature:  Bénézit XIII, 1999,  Audin/Vial I, 1918; 

Inscriptions: signed lower right.

Technique: oil on canvas, magnificent  original period  gold-plated frame.

Measurements: unframed 23 5/8" x 29"(60 x 73,5 cm), framed 34 1/2" x 39 3/4" (87,5 x 101 cm).

Condition: good cleaned condition, old relining of the canvas.