Late 20th Century Still Life of Floral Arrangement and Chalice Oil Painting

Description

Baroque-inspired still life of a luxurious floral arrangement and ornate cup. The bouquet features white, red, and pink roses, and … more Baroque-inspired still life of a luxurious floral arrangement and ornate cup. The bouquet features white, red, and pink roses, and some smaller white flowers which appear to be baby's breath. The floral arrangement is spilling over the brim of the vase in which it is situated. There is a small arrangement of fruit in the bottom left corner of the composition; it is unclear whether it was once part of the floral arrangement and fell out. The chalice to the right of the vase holds a clear liquid, and its stem features a small cherub with a bow and arrow - probably cupid. The vessel has been crafted in an art nouveau style.

Artist was Lucy Rillous Carter of Texas (1909-1999). Signed "Rillous Carter" in bottom right corner of painting. less