This original 1903 watercolor painting by the celebrated floral and botanical artist Paul de Longpré departs from his traditional pure still lifes to depict a classical allegorical composition. The work features a central white dove perched amidst a collection of symbolic elements, including a flaming torch, a classical bow, an arrow, and trailing pink rose garlands with delicate green foliage. Housed in an ornate, heavily carved gilt period frame with a clean mat, the piece demonstrates the artist's refined brushwork and subtle color transitions. It is hand-signed and dated "Paul de Longpré / -1903-" in the lower right corner.

Details

• Medium: Watercolor on paper

• Dimensions: H: 11 in x L: 15 in (framed)

• Signature: Hand-signed and dated "Paul de Longpré -1903-" lower right

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