Watercolor and gouache still life signed and dated lower right " Marie Juin 1841." Probably by Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma (1791 - 1847.) Marie Louise was Napoleon's second wife and Empress of France. She studied flower painting under Piere-Joseph Redoute with this still life echoing Redoute's style. Attractively framed. Dimensions: (Frame) H 17.25" x W 15.25" (Sight) H 9.75" x W 7.75" Condition: Painted on brown paper which has further darkened along the right edge. Colors fresh and brilliant.

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