Bring the timeless elegance of the Dutch Old Masters into your home with this striking mid-20th century vintage oil on board painting.  Titled "Still Life of Flowers with a Dragonfly", this piece is a beautiful creation by the listed British artist Frederick Van Bloemart (the celebrated pseudonym of Frederick Victor Bailey, 1919 - 1996).

Set against a dramatic moody dark backdrop that makes the pigments pop, the painting features a masterfully arranged bouquet of spring and summer blooms - including a striped tulip, iris and delicate white rose.  Peer closely to discover a beautiful dragonfly resting gently on a flower on the right hand side of the arrangement.

The painting is house in its stunning, highly decorative ornate gilt composition frame, which perfectly complements the classic aesthetic of the artwork.

Includes fascinating artist provenance
We are please to include with this painting a vintage typed artist bio note that is affixed to the reverse of the frame.  This unique piece of provenance provides excellent insight into the artist and his training, directly linking him to the prestigious Brighton School of Art and detailing his journey to master the techniques of the old Dutch Masters.

Dimensions
Total height 34 cm / width 29 cm / frame depth 3.5 cm.
Artwork only is height 24 cm / width 18.5 cm.

Details
Artist: Frederick Van Bloemart (Frederick Victor Bailey, 1919-1996)
Medium: Oil on board
Subject: Floral still life with a dragonfly
Era: Mid-20th century
Origin British
Framing: original to the piece, ornate frame, no glass

Condition report
The oil painting is in excellent vintage condition with vibrant colours and rich depth.  It is presented without glass, traditional to oil paintings of this style, allowing the texture of the brushwork to shine through.  The ornate frame is sturdy and a retains a gorgeous vintage patina with only a few, minor chips consistent with age that only add to its authentic vintage character.