Description
Still Life with Flowers & Fruit in a French Farmhouse Interior by 20th Century French Artist, Robert Chailloux (1913-2006).
Art measures 18 x 21 inches
Frame measures 26 x 29 inches
The blue flower depicted in the painting is a globe thistle (Echinops). Globe thistles are known for their distinctive spherical blooms, typically in shades of blue or purple, and are often used in floral arrangements and artwork for their unique shape and vibrant color. Their architectural form adds an elegant yet rustic touch to the composition.
This beautifully crafted oil painting captures a timeless still life scene, blending classic elegance with a serene charm. The artist masterfully uses soft lighting to bring out the natural textures of each object, from the delicate petals of the violet-blue flowers in the earthen vase to the glossy grapes and richly colored apples. The rustic setting, with a stone alcove and weathered table, adds a touch of nostalgia, evoking warmth and simplicity. The muted, earthy tones are complemented by the vibrant greens and purples, creating a harmonious palette that would bring a sense of tranquility and sophistication to any space. Encased in an ornate, double-layered frame, this piece not only showcases the artist’s attention to detail but also invites the viewer to appreciate the beauty in everyday objects.
Robert Chailloux is considered by many to be one of the finest Still Life painters of the 20th Century. Chailloux always manages to avoid any formal arrangement in his compositions, which consequently have a delightfully homely atmosphere. His colour sense and superb technique are beyond question, and it is not surprising that his reputation is so high.
Chailloux was born in Paris on 23rd April, 1913. He was a pupil of the “Cours Superieurs de Dessin des Ecoles de la Ville de Paris”, and later at the “Ecole des Arts Decoratifs”.
He exhibited for many years at all the principal Salons in France, including the Salon National des Beaux Arts, the Salon de la Marine and the Salon d’Automne. His work has also been exhibited in Great Britain, Switzerland, Belgium, America and Canada, as well as in Moscow in 1975 at the Museum Pouchkine, and then in Leningrad at the Hermitage Museum.
Chailloux’s paintings have been acquired by the City of Paris, and the Museum of the Ile de France. He was a member of the “Societe de la Salon de l’Art Libre”, the “Salon des Artistes Francais”, and the “Salon d’Hiver”. He was also elected to be an Officer of the “Arts, Sciences et Lettres.”
His biography can be found in all of the renowned Art Dictionaries of the World including Benezit, Kunster-lexicon and Who’s Who.
Chailloux sadly passed away at the end of 2006 yet today, his paintings can be found in private collections all over the World.
