Oil painting on canvas, still life with chrysanthemums, signed L.Porte 1888.

Magnificent large old painting, still life, oil on linen canvas, signed L. Porte and dated 1888. The composition features a bouquet of chrysanthemums in shades of white, yellow, orange, and red, arranged in a brown vase on a blue tablecloth, accompanied by a notebook and a knife on the right. Naturalistic style. Canvas alone measures 46x40.5cm, frame 59.5x51x3cm. The canvas, visibly unvarnished, is in very good condition for its age with a few discreet signs of wear. The frame, made of wood and gilded stucco, has been restored at home and completely repainted; the stucco is cracked but solidified. Three old hangers are present on the back, and it is advisable to replace them for secure hanging. Weighs approximately 2-3kg.