Fine still life with Geraniums flowers in a basket and wild flowers in a clay pot was executed in 1886   by listed French still life painter Caroline Bouffay, born in Haubourdin, pupil of Pierre Bourgogne and Albert Rigolot, active in the last quarter of 19th century. She specialized for flowers, fruits, landscapes.

Exhibitions: 1879-1882, Paris, Salon des Artistes franç.

Literature:  Bénézit II, 1976; Marchal/Wintrebert, 1987; Hardouin-Fugier/Grafe, 1989.

Inscription: signed and dat. 1886 lower right.

Technique: oil on canvas. Magnificent original period frame.

Measurements: unframed w 21 1/4" x h 28 3/4" (54 x 73 cm), framed w 31 5/8" x h 39 1/2" (81 x 100,5 cm).

Condition: in good condition.