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Bouquet of Flowers in the Countryside by Jean-Baptiste Robie
Bouquet of Flowers in the Countryside by Jean-Baptiste Robie
Bouquet of Flowers in the Countryside by Jean-Baptiste Robie
Bouquet of Flowers in the Countryside by Jean-Baptiste Robie
Bouquet of Flowers in the Countryside by Jean-Baptiste Robie
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Bouquet of Flowers in the Countryside by Jean-Baptiste Robie

  • This floral still life represents Jean-Baptiste Robie's signature subject
  • A master of florals, Robie renders every detail of these roses with precision
  • Celebrated in his day, Robie exhibited to wide acclaim at the Brussels and Paris Salons
  • Today Robie's works belong to prestigious collections such as the Victoria & Albert Museum
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Jean-Baptiste Robie
(1821-1910) | Belgian

Bouquet of Flowers in the Countryside

Signed "J. Robie" (lower left)
Oil on panel

This extraordinary floral still life embodies the height of Belgian artist Jean-Baptiste Robie’s talent. Exceptionally vivid, this bouquet of roses captures the fleeting beauty of nature with unmatched realism and poetic brilliance. His signature, highly coveted subject, Robie's flowers stand among the finest examples of 19th-century still life painting.

A cascade. . .
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Jean-Baptiste Robie
(1821-1910) | Belgian

Bouquet of Flowers in the Countryside

Signed "J. Robie" (lower left)
Oil on panel

This extraordinary floral still life embodies the height of Belgian artist Jean-Baptiste Robie’s talent. Exceptionally vivid, this bouquet of roses captures the fleeting beauty of nature with unmatched realism and poetic brilliance. His signature, highly coveted subject, Robie's flowers stand among the finest examples of 19th-century still life painting.

A cascade of roses forms the mesmerizing focal point of this work, with their petals just beginning to fall. The arrangement bursts with tonal variety—from deep crimson and coral pinks to pale creams—each flower distinct yet harmoniously balanced within the composition. Robie's treatment of texture is remarkable: velvety petals, waxy foliage and glistening dewdrops are all rendered with delicate precision. His sensitivity to natural light and his layered brushwork bring depth and naturalism, transforming a simple subject into a meditation on beauty and impermanence.

Born in Brussels in 1821, Jean-Baptiste Robie began his artistic journey largely self-taught before pursuing formal studies at the Royal Academy of Brussels. His devotion to floral subjects soon earned him critical acclaim, and he exhibited regularly at the Brussels Salon from 1843 to 1875, as well as at the Paris Salon. While he also explored landscapes and Orientalist themes later, his floral still lifes remain his signature achievement and command his highest auction results. His works reside in important museum collections worldwide, including the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and the Royal Museums of Fine Arts Belgium.

Late 19th century

Panel: 16 3/4" high x 20 3/4" wide (42.55 x 52.71 cm)
Frame: 29 1/4" high x 33 1/4" wide x 4" deep (74.30 x 84.46 x 10.16 cm)

Provenance:
Private Collection, Europe
M.S. Rau, New Orleans

Literature:
This work will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné on the artist.
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Bouquet of Flowers in the Countryside by Jean-Baptiste Robie
Maker: Robie, Jean-Baptiste
Period: 1816-1918
Origin: Belgium
Type: Paintings
Style: Academic
Depth: 4.0 in. (10.16 cm)
Width: 33.25 in. (84.46 cm)
Height: 29.25 in. (74.3 cm)
Canvas Width: 20.750 in. (52.71 cm)
Canvas Height: 16.750 in. (42.55 cm)
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