Oil on canvas, Vintage 1970 Skillfully painted expressive still life depicting a vase of roses, signed lower right, Robert Cox

This beautiful antique oil on canvas painting by american artist attributed to artist robert cox in the 1960s-70s depicts a bouquet of flowers arranged in a vase. Cox was known for his mastery of floral still lifes, and this piece is no exception with its delicate composition and skillful use of light and color. Framed in a wood and gilded stucco frame, the work evokes a sense of timeless elegance. The artist's signature on the lower right adds a touch of authenticity and value to this piece. Despite the visible traces of time, they speak to the history and journey of this work through the years, adding an extra depth to its charm. Robert cox's paintings were primarily vibrantly colored floral stills created using a palette knife. Cox pays particular attention to natural light and shadows, especially on the petals and leaves of his pieces. Robert cox found california a great source of inspiration for his beautiful floral paintings and became one of the most prolific painters of the 1970s and 1980s. He used a palette knife to create his stylized flowers and was awarded the brown hammerson medal of honor for services to art in 1986. His works are held in museums, galleries and private collections around the world. Dimension height: 69cm width: 59cm.