Red & Yellow Roses Victorian Impressionist Oil Painting by James Stuart Park
๐น Red & Yellow Roses โ Victorian Impressionist Floral Oil Painting by James Stuart Parkย
๐ผ๏ธ Subject & Medium
An exquisite original oil on canvas, titled โRed & Yellow Rosesโ, painted circa 1880s by acclaimed Scottish artist James Stuart Park (1862โ1933). This richly detailed Victorian-era still life captures Parkโs signature themeโa radiant bouquet of roses in warm tones of golden yellow, red, and white.
๐จ Composition & Technique
This captivating piece portrays the transient beauty of blooming roses, set against a dark, moody backdrop that dramatically highlights the florals. Lush red and golden-yellow blooms intertwine with soft white roses and deep green foliage, painted in Parkโs expressive Impressionist style.
Loose, fluid brushwork gives the bouquet natural rhythm and vitality. The use of chiaroscuroโthe contrast of light and shadowโadds striking depth, making the flowers glow and almost lift off the canvas. Itโs a masterclass in balance, tone, and emotion.
The overall effect is both elegant and atmosphericโa still moment of natural beauty, perfectly captured.
๐ผ๏ธ Frame Details
Housed in a later gilt decorative moulded frame, the artwork is ready to elevate any space with its refined presentation.
Frame Size:
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Height: 75 cm
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Width: 65 cm
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Depth: 6 cm
โ Comes with a secure hanging thread โ ready to display
โ๏ธ Artist Signature
Signed by the artist โย James Stuart Park, a listed and widely collected painter.
๐จ๐จ About the Artist โ James Stuart Park (1862โ1933)
James Stuart Park was born in Worcestershire and raised in Ayrshire, Scotland. He studied at the Glasgow School of Artand later trained in Paris under Lefebvre, Cormon, and Boulanger. A member of the Glasgow Boys, Park shared studios and artistic ideals with David Gauld and James Kay.
He became known for his floral still lifesโespecially rosesโpainted against rich, dark backgrounds. His works are held in prestigious collections, including:
๐๏ธ Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum
๐๏ธ The Hunterian, University of Glasgow
๐๏ธ National Galleries of Scotland
๐๏ธ Williamson Art Gallery & Museum
๐๏ธ Lillie Art Gallery, and more.
๐ Provenance
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T. & R. Annan & Sons Ltd., Glasgow
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Notable Fine Art Scottish auction
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Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
๐ Condition Report
๐ข Overall in fine antique condition, with expected age-related wear:
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Minor foxing, craquelure, and varnish loss
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Touch-ups in background areas
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Some paint loss along edges
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Frame shows typical antique wear, chips, and cracking
๐ก Why Buy This Painting?
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Signed original by James Stuart Park (c.1880s)
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Stunning impressionist floral composition
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Rich chiaroscuro lighting & vibrant color
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Elegant gilt frame โ ready to hang
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Strong provenance & auction history
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