How do I care for an oil painting on canvas?

Keep the artwork away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity levels to protect the canvas and pigments. Dust gently with a soft, dry brush without applying moisture or cleaning agents. Ensure the hanging environment remains stable to prevent warping of the wooden stretcher bars and cracking of the oil paint layer.

What is a still life painting?

A still life depicts inanimate subject matter, typically commonplace objects which may be either natural, such as flowers and fruit, or man-made, such as glassware and baskets. In floral works, artists arrange blooms to explore composition, colour harmony and the play of light across organic textures.

How do I distinguish an original painting from an oleograph?

Examine the surface closely under a magnifying glass to check for raised brushstrokes and the physical texture of dried oil paint. Oleographs display a uniform mechanical dot pattern or a pressed canvas texture applied over a print. Original works show the distinct hand of the artist through varying paint thickness and brush direction.

What periods do these floral artworks cover?

The available selection spans several centuries, starting from seventeenth-century Dutch and Flemish traditions through nineteenth-century Victorian pieces. Twentieth-century works extend into the nineteen-fifties and nineteen-sixties with mid-century impressionist styles. Each era brings distinct approaches to colour palettes, frame construction and botanical arrangement.