Jules Felix Ragot 1835-1912 was French painter born in Paris and who died in Brussels.He was a student of Jean Murat(1807-1863) and Francois Edouard Picot (1786-1868)He began exhibiting at the Paris Salon in 1867.A portrait and genre painter with a preference for still lifes,he was part of a traditional realist movement with post -Impressionist influence.Ragot was very famous in Belgium during his lifetime since he was tutor of Queen Marie-Henriette.King Leopold ll of Belgium acquired several of his works.One of the greatest art critics of that time,Joris-Karl Huysmans(1848-1907) spoke of him in glowing terms.He was active in Saint-Gilles and his oeuvre is among the cultural common good of Belgium.’Still Life of Roses in a Vase and on a Draped Cloth’ signed oil on a relined canvas; image size 64x52cms,framed size 84x71 cm.Housed in a good quality modern wood and gesso frame of traditional style.Visitors are always given a friendly welcome! Opening hours:Tuesday - Saturdays 1...