This monumental flower painting was executed in 1858 by the represantative of famous Lyon flower school Joseph-Auguste Dupasquier (1817 Lyon -1878 Saint-Etienne), pupil of Thierriat and Bonnefond.

Literature: Thieme/Becker, 1914;  Hardouin-Fugier/Grafe, 1978; Bénézit IV, 1999.

Inscription: signed lower right and dated 1858.

Technique: oil on canvas, original period gilt frame.

Measurements: w. 30 3/4” x h. 45 5/8” (78 x 116 cm), framed 41 3/4” x 56 3/4” (106 x 144 cm).

Condition: very good.