Louis Guillaume, 19thc Washington d.c. Artist, Oil Painting Still Life With Antique Gilded Frame

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A captivating floral still life in deep, moody hues, framed in resplendent gold, commands attention with its bold contrast and … more A captivating floral still life in deep, moody hues, framed in resplendent gold, commands attention with its bold contrast and lush, velvety textures, exuding an opulent elegance that mesmerizes and enchants.

This painting in oil on artist board, features a floral bouquet arranged in a fluted vase featuring a figure. It is signed "L. M. D. Guillaume" in the lower left corner, with the reverse side displaying a printed label from Geo. Ryneal, Jr., a supplier of artist materials in Washington, DC. The artwork is set in what appears to be its original gilt and gesso frame.

Didier Guillaume, born Louis Mathieu Didier Guillaume in Nantes, France in 1816, settled in Richmond, Virginia, by 1857. There, he established himself as a painter specializing in portraits, historical scenes, and still lifes. By 1871, he relocated to Washington, DC, where he continued his artistic career until his death in 1892. less