“Floral Arrangement in a Black Urn”(Varnished Print on Board), mid-20th century
Viridian Eclection
The Artwork
A richly saturated floral still life in the Dutch and Flemish tradition, with poppies, roses, morning glories and berries overflowing a dark urn set on a stone ledge.
The image is a chromolithographic or offset print mounted to board and finished with hand applied varnish to emulate the depth and sheen of an oil painting. The subtle brush swirls and rubbed passages belong to the varnish layer, not to canvas craquelure.
The palette runs to ember reds, with peach and ivory blooms against a deep umber ground.
It is presented in a dramatic carved and beaded gilt frame, ready to hang.
History & Provenance
This is a mid twentieth century decorator production, made between roughly 1940 and 1960 rather than in the period it recalls.
The Dutch and Flemish still life, with its urn of blooms on a stone ledge, is one of the durable subjects of European painting, and in the mid century it was reproduced at scale for domestic interiors.
Prints of this kind were mounted to board and sealed under hand brushed varnish precisely so they would present like period oils inside ornate gilt frames. Read under a picture light, the result delivers Old World romance.
Product Details
| Era | c. 1940s to 1960s, decorator production |
| Medium | Varnished chromolithographic or offset print on board, not an original oil |
| Subject | Floral arrangement in a black urn, Dutch and Flemish tradition |
| Palette | Ember reds, peach and ivory blooms against a deep umber ground |
| Frame | Heavy gilt wood frame with carved acanthus corners and bead liner, ready to hang |
| Condition | Excellent decorative condition. Expected varnish rubs and a few surface scuffs that read as pleasing patina |
| Dimensions | Sight and frame measurements to be confirmed |
Why It Belongs in Your Home
It suits a moody dining room, an entry or a powder room, and it wants a picture light above it.
The warm bouquet and gilt frame play against black walls, marble, brass and velvet.
In a minimalist space the same piece works differently, bringing layered contrast to plain surfaces.
Every piece is packed with professional-grade materials: multiple foam layers, double-boxing, directional and fragile handling labels. For large furniture we use custom timber crating. We photograph packing before dispatch and can provide images on request.
White-glove delivery is complimentary within 100 miles of Reno, NV. National shipping quotes provided at checkout. All shipments are photographed and documented. Damage claims must be filed with the carrier; we provide all documentation needed to support your claim.
Local pickup is available at Viridian HQ (Reno, NV) with 2–4 days notice. Contact us to arrange. Private viewings also available.
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