Early 18th-Century Continental School Still Life With Flowers blue he’s walked this way before

he’s walked this way before

She could be in the later stages of mourning

Researching this splendid painting has been a joy and a privilege

A fine early 20th-century portrait of an attractive young lady wearing a beautifully embroidered dress along with a matching sheer top and a pearl necklace

The painting is signed ‘A Normann’ in homage to the great Norwegian painter

Early 18th-Century Continental School Still Life With Flowers blue he’s walked this way beforeThis impressive early 18th century continental school still life depicts an abundance of flowers emerging from an urn. Theyre set within a decorative alcove. This iconic style of still life was originally made popular by the Dutch old masters in the 17th century when many of the flowers depicted were considered highly exotic and precious. In fact, it was often cheaper to hire an artist to paint a bouquet rather than buy the originals. During the 18th