“Floral Arrangement in a Black Urn”(Varnished Print on Board), c. 1940s–1960s

Chromolithographic/offset print mounted to board • Hand-brushed varnish • Carved gilt frame

A richly saturated floral still life in the Dutch/Flemish tradition, with poppies, roses, morning glories, and berries overflowing a dark urn on a stone ledge. This is a mid-century decorative 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 you see are from the varnish layer, not canvas craquelure. Presented in a dramatic carved and beaded gilt frame, it delivers instant Old-World romance under a picture light.

Details

→ Era: circa 1940s–1960s (decorator production)
→ Medium: Varnished chromolithographic/offset print on board (not an original oil)
→ 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: (add sight + frame measurements and I’ll slot them in)

Placement & styling

Perfect for a moody dining room, entry, or powder room. The warm bouquet and gilt frame play beautifully with black walls, marble, brass, and velvet, or bring layered contrast to a minimalist space.