Red & Yellow Roses Victorian Impressionist Oil Painting by James Stuart Park

🌹 Red & Yellow Roses – Victorian Impressionist Floral Oil Painting by James Stuart Park 

🖼️ Subject & Medium

An exquisite original oil on canvas, titled “Red & Yellow Roses”, painted circa 1880s by acclaimed Scottish artist James Stuart Park (1862–1933). This richly detailed Victorian-era still life captures Park’s signature theme—a radiant bouquet of roses in warm tones of golden yellow, red, and white.

🎨 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 Park’s expressive Impressionist style.

Loose, fluid brushwork gives the bouquet natural rhythm and vitality. The use of chiaroscuro—the contrast of light and shadow—adds striking depth, making the flowers glow and almost lift off the canvas. It’s a masterclass in balance, tone, and emotion.

The overall effect is both elegant and atmospheric—a still moment of natural beauty, perfectly captured.

🖼️ Frame Details

Housed in a later gilt decorative moulded frame, the artwork is ready to elevate any space with its refined presentation.
Frame Size:

• Height: 75 cm

• Width: 65 cm

• Depth: 6 cm
  ✅ Comes with a secure hanging thread – ready to display

✍️ Artist Signature

Signed by the artist – James Stuart Park, a listed and widely collected painter.

👨🎨 About the Artist – James Stuart Park (1862–1933)

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 lifes—especially roses—painted against rich, dark backgrounds. His works are held in prestigious collections, including:

🏛️ Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum
🏛️ The Hunterian, University of Glasgow
🏛️ National Galleries of Scotland
🏛️ Williamson Art Gallery & Museum
🏛️ Lillie Art Gallery, and more.

📜 Provenance

• T. & R. Annan & Sons Ltd., Glasgow

• Notable Fine Art Scottish auction

• Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD

🔍 Condition Report

🟢 Overall in fine antique condition, with expected age-related wear:

• Minor foxing, craquelure, and varnish loss

• Touch-ups in background areas

• Some paint loss along edges

• Frame shows typical antique wear, chips, and cracking

💡 Why Buy This Painting?

✅ Signed original by James Stuart Park (c.1880s)
✅ Stunning impressionist floral composition
✅ Rich chiaroscuro lighting & vibrant color
✅ Elegant gilt frame – ready to hang
✅ Strong provenance & auction history

🌍 Worldwide Shipping Available
Professionally packaged and fully insured for safe international delivery.

🖼️ Available exclusively through Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD

📩 Inquire now to secure this unique piece